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Healing the Cowboy's Heart

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Isaiah and Charlotte have amazing chemistry which bumped my rating to five stars! I felt connected with their emotions, and loved their journey as their relationship progressed in the midst of familial and community strife. The themes of grief, redemption, and forgiveness are strongly portrayed in the lives of the characters. It was interesting to learn about equine care with Charlotte's occupation as a mobile vet, and the horses they rescue. Isaiah's Native American heritage also provided details that brought depth to the story. Great setting, great characters, great plot. Loved it!

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

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Sorry I did not get time to read this one, before it was archived. Looks like a good story so I will keep my eyes open for the book.

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Isaiah and Char’s story is a testimony of how our past can give us misconceptions of what we can have in our future. This story is about a horse breeder and a new vet in town. Their love and romance is inspirational!

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This is book three in the Shepherd's Crossing series, however I believe it is a stand alone book, since I have not read books one or two and I had no problems keeping up with what was going on. That being said I know I missed some history of many of the characters in this book and in Shepherd's Crossing. I feel it would probably be an even better read to have read the series in order, but not necessary.

I loved the personality of, Charlotte Fitzgerald, she has such a love for life and she is not afraid to say exactly what she is feeling. Char is struggling with many things and must learn to trust God.

The handsome cowboy, Isaiah Woods, has such a quiet manner. When he is challenged he must decide to make a stand even if it goes against loved ones.

I enjoyed the connection Char and Isaiah have and the bond she developed with Liam.

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I’ve been following this series by Ruth Logan Herne and I think this was the best book of the series. This author certainly knows how to write wonderful stories. If you haven’t read the other books, you’ll have no trouble following this story as the author does a good job of filling in the gaps for the reader.

I loved Char and Isaiah’s story. Both of them have had tragedy and disappointment in their lives. Isaiah was facing his challenges through the eyes of faith; at the beginning of this book Char is trying to figure things out on her own. Both are good, upstanding people who want to help their families and the community. I liked that this story was told through both of their points of view and we were able to see their character development all throughout the story. I was impressed by Char’s integrity and compassion as she dealt with a couple of people who did not want to see her succeed in her veterinary practice. Isaiah and Char’s romance is a rocky, but very sweet, story.

This is sweet and clean Christian fiction. The book is not a long one, and it’s perfect if you want light, inspirational reading.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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Isaiah is taking in some neglected horse and could use some help. Thing hes going to have to rely on a veterinarian, Charlotte, who has the education and experience but not the right name. Isaiah's family is having a fued with the Fitzgerald family. But Charlotte will do everything she can to save that horse. Both will have to learn to tolerate eachother but it gets complicated when they actually start to fall for one another.

If you like a good contemporary western book you'll like this book. I mean when you read the description you clearly know what its about, you know there will be a bit of a romance brewing made all the better when you know its kinda like a forbidden fruit sorta thing because of the whole feud. I loved how this book remained clean, this is a christian romance so you know there will be loads of faith talk in here. This book has a bit of drama, romance and enough to keep the readers hooked. Overall I really enjoyed it, not much else I can say without saying too much.

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Veterinarian Charlotte Fitzgerald is fresh out of school and is ready to move to Shepherd's Crossing to live on her uncle's ranch for a year in order to claim her inheritance. She dreams of being a large animal vet and has a mobile unit, the last thing wants to do is get on the wrong side of the old vet, but when a herd of neglected horses shows up she wants to fight for their wellbeing, throwing her head first into controversy.



Isaiah Wood is an Appaloosa horse breeder, he becomes Charlotte's unlikely ally when he recognizes a horse that he had raised and had thought was put down. He has a lot on his plate too, raising his niece and nephew.



Charlotte has a big heart for people and animals. She connects instantly with Isaiah's niece and nephew, helping them feel needed and valued in the wake of their tragedy. She is passionate about what she does, and works hard to care for the neglected horses. She is very clever and knows what she is doing.



Isaiah admires Charlotte's passion and devotion, as well as her care for his niece and nephew. He has big heart and believes in second chances, he has a strong faith that is a part of everything he does. He grows throughout the book bonding with the children and working alongside Charlotte.



It was fun to see multiple returning characters from previous books, I appreciated the complex storyline and relationships that were much more than I normally expect from these shorter length novels. Well developed characters, riveting plot, and a great sense of community and family despite the drama. A heartwarming read, with strong characters that you can cheer for the whole way through. A fantastic conclusion to the series, compelling and satisfying.



I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This was a very good read. I enjoyed the rescue of animals, the tension of being a newcomer, and of course the romance. Highly recommend!

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Healing the Cowboy's Heart (Shepherd's Crossing) by Ruth Logan Herne ...This is my first book by Ruth Logan Herne and it will not be the last. Thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for allowing me to preview this book. This book touched my heart.. I read it in two days and only put it down to eat and sleep when I couldn't keep my eyes open... Isaiah Woods and Charlotte "Char" Fitzgerald are both caring and dealing with their own demons... then add in J.J. and Liam (Isaiah's brother's orphaned children he is raising) and both their families and dogs, horses and sheep, guilt and hurt feelings from the past, laughter, tears, misunderstandings, tragedy, love and forgiveness and you get a heartwarming story of love that leads to a very HEA. I plan to go back and read more of the SHEPHERD'S CROSSING series.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Entertaining Witty Realistic Inspirational Happily Ever After Easy-to-read Great world building Tear-jerker Action-packed Page-turner Romantic Informative Wonderful characters

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

This was a wonderful book to read. I loved the characters and the many different references that the author provided. Isaiah and Char were two perfect imperfect characters. They blended well together. I adored Isaiah's niece J.J. and nephew Liam a great deal. This book had a great many conflicts and the biblical references were perfect for each conflict.

I loved the dual POV format that the book was written in. Getting inside the characters' thought process was wonderful for me. Getting to see their thoughts allowed me to identify and understand them so much better.

I highly recommend this book to anyone. This is a sweet and clean book.

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This book has a really great female main character! I love strong women with careers. Charlotte's vet services are quite impressive, but what really won me over was how well she related to all the people in her life.

Honestly I never fell in love with Isaiah, but I loved his kids!

I'm a sucker for horse books, so I definitely enjoyed that aspect.

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest opinion.

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