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I loved the cover, This book has a lot to offer, A diverse MC, a christian lesson and a great story, This is my second christian romance and I gotta say I am pleasantly surprised I like them, Usually I am very much into graphic sex, but this was a nice change of pace for me,

Colt is smart, responsible and a bit bitter towards his father, With good reason, but I've always found that it takes too much effort to hold that anger inside and for long periods of time.
His character seemed to learn this as well, which made me identify with him and quite frankly like him more.
His character is a bit more serious than I am used to, I really like how he seemed to realize that money was not all it was cracked up to be and how family was a blessing not to be ignored.


Angelina is a sassy, out spoken Latina with a fierce devotion to her family and the good book.
I liked how she took charge at the ranch and in her family life but I found her a bit too proud for my tastes.
She was very outgoing and always ready to help a friend or neighbor out, Her protective instincts towards her family were admirable but a bit too overdone IMO,

Honestly, this book reminded me a bit a small bit of PampP, One of my favorite b “The prodigal is coming home, ” That sentence alone intrigued me, I was unsure whether I would like this novel because the whole story line is more for adultsnot sappy teenagers, like myself.
But, I did not start the novel, already thinking that I would not like it, Whenever I start books, I go in with an open mind, which is exactly what I did,
The cover was wonderfully done, Horses are beautiful, and I love it when I cannot see the whole face of the main character on the cover.
It allows me to picture each character how I want him or her to look,
I really enjoyed this book, There are just a few minor areas which I did not like, but overall this was a wonderful book, I really liked the brothers bantering and how Angelina could stop it whenever she wantedeven if it was with just a rolling pin!
I am super excited to read about the other brothers in Hernes next books in the Double S Ranch series.

So, it may just be because of my age or my taste in books, but I would give this novelstars.
It was good and well written, just not an absolute favorite of my contemporary collection,

Title: Back in the Saddle
Author: Ruth Logan Herne
Authors Website: sitelink com/index. html

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review,

This review was written with my own opinions and words, Children whove lost parents, Business gone awry. Relationships destroyed by animosity.

Is there any way to right all the wrongs Is it possible to hope for healing

Back in the Saddle begins with very broken people in need of healing.
As they work together to solve the problems at hand, they may just solve some underlying problems as well,

I loved the characters, who could have been my neighbors or family real people with real problems, They struggle to determine who and where they are supposed to be, a struggle most people could probably relate to in some way.


Back in the Saddle is not a story youll want to set down, and once youve finished, its warmth and hope will likely linger on in your heart.
This is definitely a story you wont want to miss! My copy is finding a cozy spot on my keeper shelf I've had this book in my 'to read' basket for months.
I finally got around to reading it and it is just such a good book, Ruth Logan Herne is a really good Christian Fiction author, creating characters that are very lively, settings that are believable and wonderful wealths of emotions.
I enjoyed this one thoroughly,

God sometimes uses circumstances that we don't understand nor like to bring about His perfect plan for our lives, to give us the happiness we long for and healing for our hearts.
There's much to learn here as well as an enjoyable book to read, AND the sequel comes out Tuesday!!! Rating:,out of

Colt Stafford works as a successful businessman on Wall Street until he gets caught up with a bad deal leaving him in financial trouble.
He returns home to the Double S Ranch to both help out while his sick father is out of commision and wait it out while he gets his finances in order.
He doesnt expect to be attracted to the new house manager, Angelina Morales, Angelina has a past, one that involves tragedy and loss, Shes changed Colts father and the entire ranch for good, but shes been burned by a Wall Street man before and she wont be played again.
Will she learn to trust Colt with her heart And can Colt leave behind money and power and finally return to the ranch for good

I adore a good western tale, so when I saw this cover and synopsis I knew I had to check it out.
This is my first book from this author and I truly enjoyed this twist on the prodigal son parable! It contained a good plot of redemption and finding ones place in life, lovable characters that made me smile, and showed how faith and a community can change your life for the better.
At the heart of this story was familyI loved everyone from the Staffords and Angelinas family to the ranch hands and townspeople.
And of course, lets not forget the romance, Colt and Angelina were pretty cute, the only thing was that sometimes I felt I was being told about their chemistry without actually feeling it.
That and the fact that it was lacking that intangible thing that I always look for in a story made me knock this down a bit in rating.
I just wanted more sometimes, It did really pick up in pace towards the end though, which I appreciated, There were more than a few “aw” moments that made this romanceloving girl happy,

Overall I thought this was an enjoyable story and would recommend to anyone who loves this genre! They say not to judge a book by its cover which I agree with wholeheartedly but Id say this one is an exception.
If a cowboyredemptionromance story is what youre looking for, this is it,

I received this book free from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review,

sitelink willbakeforbooks. com A fresh new series from a best selling author known for her accurate portrayal of family life, Realism abounds both good and bad, as Herne explores the complications that come from living in relationship both at home and in the broader community.


The Stafford men are a force to be reckoned with, Rough around the edges, decent, hardworking, stubborn to the core, But each grapples with deep wounds from their past, Patriarch Sam Stafford is finally ready to face the part he played in his broken family and willing to make amends.
. . if it's not too late, What a wonderful set up for the Double S Ranch series,

Back in the Saddle is eldest son, Colt's journey of selfdiscovery, He comes home to lick his wounds and discovers everything has changed from his curmudgeon of a father to a feisty house manager and testy brother.
He's challenged at every turn and it isn't long before his life takes an unexpected shift,

Angelina is sweet perfection, Her tough, no nonsense attitude holds her in good stead amongst a ranch of cantankerous males, She's not afraid to speak her mind or share her faith, In fact her heart for God pours into everything she does, including those around her.
Even Colt who swore off God a long time ago, Their relationship grows in gentle waves as they both struggle to keep their distance, Sometimes they succeed and sometimes they are drawn together despite their better judgement, And when they do fireworks explode! Theirs is a slowburn, toe curling type of romance,

A town in peril and a host of engaging secondary characters bring an extra depth to the story.
This is Herne at her best, A glorious tale of restoration and love,

My thanks to the author and Multnomah for providing me with a copy of this book,
This was a wonderful novel about starting over, Main character Colt has been in New York for years working on Wall Street, His career busts and he returns home to the family ranch in Washington state,

In addition to Colt we get exposure to his dad Sam and brothers Nick and Trey, All of them have challenges to work through,

This novel offered a nice blend of action and character development, The writing style was smooth and easy to read,

I look forward to the next in the series which focused on Nick, Delightful tale of a man going home to the ranch to face his past and map out his future, It has a considerable Catholic influence, but not in a way that bothered me! It's very sweet seeing the characters reconnect with their faith and each other.
Though if

you're looking for an evangelical message, . . well, it's not an evangelical book! It has a delightful faith, family, forgiveness theme, I'd definitely recommend this to those who love western or contemporary romances, “Back in the Saddle” is the first book in author Ruth Logan Hernes “Double S Ranch Series”, I so enjoyed this storythe writing is perfectly paced, the story line is involving, and the characters all have great appeal.
Colt Stafford left his ranching family home in Grays Glen, Washington to make his mark in the financial world of Wall Street.
Big city life and big business suited him just fine until it crashed, leaving his future uncertain, With his reputation and his own personal finances in question, he finds himself heading home to touch base with his family and to immerse himself, at least for a while, in the day to day operations of the ranch.
He doesnt expect to be met at the door by a beautiful young woman wielding his father Sams own gun.
Angelina Morales is the housekeeper and general overseer of the Stafford household, Colts brother Nick is the one who stayed behind to help run the ranch, and his other brother, Trey, had left home and started a successful music career.
The relationship between father and sons is complicated, as Sam was a difficult and demanding man, Health problems and his own personal losses have given him a new perspective on life, and he wants to make amends with his family and the community.
Angelina has her own secrets, but she and Colt have an immediate attraction, Neither of them intended to stay permanently at the Double S, but heartstrings are drawing them closer togetheris love in their future Each characters faith is in various stages, and their personal growth is an ongoing process.
The author generously included a wonderful recipe for “Angelinas Cherry Cake”, I very much look forward to future entries in this series so that I can find out more about the Stafford men and the special woman who will claim each mans heart.


Copy Gratis via Blogging for Books Ruth Logan Herne in her new book, “Back In The Saddle” Book One in the Double S Ranch series published by Multnomah Books introduces us to Colt and Angelina.


From the back cover: The Prodigal Is Coming Home

Its been a long time since Colt Stafford shrugged off his cowboy legacy for shiny Manhattan loafers and a promising career on Wall Street.
But when stock market manipulations leave him financially strapped, the oldest son of legendary rancher Sam Stafford decides to return to the sprawling Double S ranch in Grays Glen, Washington.
Hes broke, but not broken, and its time to check in with his ailing father, and get his legs back under him by climbing into the saddle again.


He doesnt expect to come home to a stranger pointing a loaded gun at his chest a tough yet beautiful woman Sam has hired as the house manager.
Colt senses theres more to Angelina Morales than meets the eye and hes determined to find out what shes hidingand why.


Colts return brings new challenges, Younger brother Nick has been Sams righthand man at the ranch for years and isnt thrilled at having Colt insert himself into Double S affairs.
And the ranchs contentious relationship with the citizens of Grays Glen asks all the Stafford men to examine their hearts about what it truly means to be a neighbor.
And as Wall Street recovers, will Colt succumb to the call of the financial districts wealth and poweror finally the courage to stay in the saddle for good

There is a lot going on at the Double S Ranch which tells us that this is going to be a very interesting series.
Colt Stafford is the eldest son who walked away from everything ranch related in the state of Washington and moved clear across to the other coast in New York.
He was doing quite well as a power broker but a transaction went bad so he decides to head back home for all kinds of healing.
Angelina Morales is running the house and didnt know who Colt was when she pointed the rifle at him, Now the two of them have an interest in each other but it isnt going to be easy to develop because of secrets that do not want to be shared.
However when Colt and Angelina get together the sparks really start to fly, I think Ms. Herne has given us firstclass characters that we can identify with and relate to and, certainly, want to read about.
I think you will enjoy reading this book and not want to put it down unless you finished, I recommend this book highly and am really looking forward to the next book in the series,

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group, I was not required to write a positive review, The opinions I have expressed are my own, I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade CommissionsCFR, Part: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
” I loved this book so much! All the characters were written so dimensionally! And the setting was understated enough that I didn't notice it consciously, but I had no problem imagining the ranch and the small town.
The ending wrapped up perfectly, too,

The only thing I didn't like was that it took a few chapters to pull me in because there was so much backstory! I don't know if that was because there was a little too much conflict with almost every relationship to be believable or if it was just that the story started too late.


Other than that, it was thoroughly enjoyable, A definite reread, which is my standard forstars,

Favorite quotes:
“A rolling pin smacked hard on the counter, inches from them, They swung about, and Colt found himself staring into those same smokefilled eyes he'd met the night before, It seemed Angelina was adept at finding weaponry in every room of the house, making her one of the most versatile women he'd met in a while.
” p.

“She didn't push him to give her a long hug goodbye because she knew his tender nature, He'd do it if she asked, but his sympathetic heart was better equipped to handle the moment of separation if she quietly went out the door.
A hug of longing would make them both weep, In the end, staying unemotional was the better way to go, She climbed into the car, started the engine, and cried all the way home, ” p.

“For now, he settled in next to a tiny feminine person his niece and found his dinner companion to be one of the most inviting creatures he'd shared a meal with in years, realizing that might say something about his personal choices.
” p.

“And then he made the subtle move that wrangled her heart just so, He shifted the bags all to one arm and took her hand to help her down the steps, Nothing big, no grand Manhattanstyle gesture, just a gentleman helping a lady to her car, ” p.

“The boy snuggled closer, Colt's heart melted further. He toughened it quickly. He was starting to get comfortable with this old/new routine, Early to bed, early to rise, great food, a beautiful woman who wore faith like New York women wore black blazers, and the feel of a child tucked close beneath his chin.
Yeah. He could get used to this if he left himself, so he wouldn't allow that to happen, ” p.

I received a copy for free in a giveaway, I was not compensated for this review, All opinions are my own, as was the decision to write this review, .