Publisher's Summary
Here comes a captivating western romance and family-centered drama with a heart of gold, featuring plenty of cowboys and family drama, from prolific author and networker Ruth Logan Herne.
Colt Stafford's winner-take-all personality clashed with his father's similar temperament and led Colt to pursue his own success far from the Double S ranch. The opportunity came in private equities once he earned his way to a desk on Wall Street. But timing is everything and Colt's financial demise coincided with his father's illness. God's perfect timing doesn't always seem all that perfect, but Colt needed a job, the Double S needed Colt, and Sam sent his prodigal son a ticket, and Colt came home. He rediscovers his love for ranching, for Washington, and for the great outdoors. His father's change of heart seems surreal, and by the time Colt realizes he belongs with his family, he's lost his heart to a Latina cop whose gone undercover to protect her child and her mother. Through the accidents of timing, God has brought multiple facets together at the Double S, just in time for healing, hope, and home.
©2016 Ruth Logan Herne (P)2016 Recorded Books
Review by Carrie Fancett Pagels
A Lovely Listen!
I listened to my copy of Back in the Saddle by Ruth Logan Herne via Audible.com. This is a Christian contemporary romance. I'm normally a historical romance reader but I loved Wishing Bridge, which I reviewed earlier on the blog, and I wanted to listen to another of Ruth Logan Herne's stories. And I wasn't disappointed!
This story, for this collection series (Double S Ranch) release over a year ago but I'm playing catch up with my listening. And what a lovely story to listen to on audiobook! Lovely narrator who is perfect for the heroine. Like the Publisher's summary says, this is a "Prodigal Son" story, so don't expect that you will immediately be charmed by Colt, the hero. He's got a pretty big character story arc in this novel. But you'll love the beautiful Latina heroine and her family, I guarantee it. And she can see Colt's potential. Maybe. Kind of. You'll have to listen to or read the story to find out!!!
GIVEAWAY: This week I'm giving away a devotional. Leave a comment on this post or on my Sunday post for up to two entries for a chance to win.
So far, at least, I haven't listened to audios. Thank you for your selection of Back in the Saddle! I have read Ruthy's novella, Prairie Promises, and her characters have humor and stick-to-itiveness! I would like to be entered to win a devotional. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
ReplyDeleteYou are missing out Kathleen! Audiobooks are awesome! Hugs!
DeleteI keep saying I need to add audio books to my collections but I haven't listened yet! I love devotionals so I am keeping my fingers crossed. mauback55 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review. I think I would like it on audio.
ReplyDeleteMaybe your library has Ruth slogan Hernes audiobook of Back in the Saddle, Nancy.
DeleteStarting to love audiobooks more and more. Thanks Carrie for sharing this review! Thank you,too for the devotional giveaway. :) lynnefeuerstein(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHi sweet Lynne! I am reliant on them right now! Xoxoxo
DeleteSeems every time I try to listen to one the phone rings or someone knocks on the door. Hi, Carrie. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the review Carrie. I enjoy finding new to me authors. This one sounds good.
ReplyDeleteSuper review, Carrie! I find it hard to concentrate on an audio book. I do better with a print copy.
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With my eyes messed up now with the cataract surgery, I'll be relying on audiobooks more and more, Caryl! Blessings!
DeleteAwesome review, Carrie. I've read this entire series by Ruth Logan Herne. I listen to audiobooks from time to time.
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