I loved this book. The characters were all fantastic, and the story was engaging. Hanger’s Horsemen are an interesting bunch, and I look forward to reading all of their stories.

Perfect beginning to a new series by Karen Witemeyer!



This first book in The Hanger’s Horseman series will keep you captivated until the very end. The story and characters will keep you reading and thankfully I already know there are two more books!!!! I already can’t wait to read them! Perfect combination of action, romance and faith!

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Another winner from Karen Witemeyer! Set in Texas in the 1890’s, At Love’s Command follows the adventures of four ex-cavalrymen turned benevolent mercenaries, Hanger’s Horsemen, whose mission in the author’s words is “protecting the innocent and righting wrongs.” The well-crafted, action-packed plot flows at a fitting pace with a few surprises along the way. The characters are well-developed, believable, and memorable. The comradery of the men demonstrated by humorous banter, teasing, and fierce loyalty and the sweet romance between Captain Matthew Hanger and Dr. Josephine “Josie” Burkett add to the depth and enjoyment of the read. Historical detail evidencing extensive research and expressive, descriptive language put you at the scene! The strong faith element including scripture and spiritual truths of God’s providence in the lives of the Horsemen is woven beautifully into the narrative. This is one of the best books I have read this year, and I highly recommend it!

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I'm a huge fan of Karen Witemeyer's stories, so I don't know why I let this one fall so far down my reading list...and I'm so glad that I was recently nudged to read it. I could hardly put it down once I started it!

I absolutely loved the characters. While Jo was an amazing heroine, the horsemen were my favorite characters. I loved how they would risk their lives for others and their friendship was great.

All in all, I loved At Love's Command and am eager to continue the series. Definitely recommend it!

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I couldn’t wait to read At Love’s Command when I first saw it and it was just as good as I thought! First, the cover had a male on it instead of the usual female. I loved this picture of Matthew, he looked so handsome. :) At Love’s Command is written by Karen Witemeyer and it is just as good as the first book that I had read by her. I really enjoyed this book.
Matthew Hanger is the leader of his team, Hanger's Housemen. They have been together ever since the War Between the States. He has been hardened by life, it is not easy fighting in a war, especially when you have to witness the deaths of so many innocent people. He has made it his life's goal to avenge the death of those people by helping the innocent.
Josephine Burkett is a female doctor in 1980s Texas. She has worked hard to create and promote her practice as reliable and good. People don’t trust female doctors, but she has finally gotten the people in her town to respect her. She has accepted that she will probably never marry because not many will accept a wife who wishes to be a doctor. But she wishes that she could find a husband, that she could have a family.
Matthew and Josie cross paths when one of the Housemen gets hurt and they find themselves at the mercy of a doctor. Little did they know that this visit would change their lives. Josie saves one of the Housemen and sends them on their way. But she rushes after them, having received news of danger. She begs them to help rescue her brother. But what will Matthew do when the pretty doctor lady gets caught in the crossfire?
Matthew was a sweetheart, he was one of those guys who acted all stubborn and calloused, but was actually a softie on the inside. He just wants to protect the innocent and his men. But along the way he found himself falling for Josie, the female doctor who uses ten dollar words. However, Matthew will have to learn how to let go of his demons before he is able to have a relationship with Josie.
Josie was an amazing heroine, she was strong and brave. But she also knew when it was time to trust others to protect her and lead her. It was so funny to see her interact with Matthew, they were cute together. I really enjoyed seeing her interact with the other Housemen, they saw her as one of their own.
The other Housemen made this book all the better, I loved their conversations. It was also cool how they trusted each other to go about their missions. They had complete trust in Matthew as their leader and they would have followed him anywhere. They had found a family in each other.
This was a great book, another hit by Ms. Witemeyer. It had twists and turns that had me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what will happen. At Love’s Command reminds me yet again why I love Ms. Witemeyer’s books. I am excited to see what comes next. It is always so exciting to find a series to read! I would definitely recommend this book! If you liked Ms. Witemeyer’s books, then you need to read this one.

At Love's Command is a riveting historical read with great action, a sweet romance and compelling characters that are easy to invest in and root for all the way to their happy ending.

I loved that the premise of this book centers on a group of ex-cavalrymen working together to defend the innocent and obtain justice for the oppressed. The Hanger's Horsemen reminded me of a 1890s cowboy-version of the A-Team and I was here for it. For me, this novel's true strength was the friendship and bond of the Horsemen - the author's wonderful characterization of each Horsemen and their dynamic as a group has me really excited to continue reading this series. I really enjoyed the heroine, Josephine Burkett, too. A smart, capable, compassionate, and headstrong woman with a professional position as a doctor in a male dominated field during a historical period when it defied the stereotypical norm. I really liked her and admired her determination and inner strength.

For the romance, I thought Josephine and Matthew complemented each other very well and though the romance felt a bit hurried, it didn't diminish the sweetness of their relationship. I also loved how the title referenced to the romance between the two leads yet also expertly emphasized the spiritual theme of being willing to submit our lives and surrender our control to God.

Overall, At Love's Command is an engaging and enjoyable read that I thoroughly enjoyed and would love to read again (which is a very high bookish compliment for me)! I would definitely recommend this book!

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What a fabulous story! I love Karen Witemeyer's books and At Love's Command is one of my favorites of hers! I loved everything about this book! Matt and Jo were such fun main characters (Jo might be my favorite Witemeyer heroine!) and I absolutely adored every minute of their story! I loved all eight members of Hanger's Horsemen (yes, I'm counting the horses too!) they sort of made me think a little bit of a historical version of the A-Team, I love that show so it was super fun to read a book with a similar premise, though the two stories are very different! I cannot wait for Mark, Jonah, and Luke's stories! Karen Witemeyer hit a home run with At Love's Command, I absolutely adored it and most highly recommend it!

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A great story of a practically love at first sight of a doctor and a cavalry man, who didn't want to admit their attraction to each other. Until a mishap happened and force them to journey together and found out their true feelings.

At Love’s Command by Karen Witemeyer is the first book in her Hanger’s Horsemen series. Ex-calvary officer Matthew Hanger is trying to forget his past. Forming a partnership with a few men from his calvary unit they vow to help the innocent. Dr. Josephine Burkett is used to having to work extra hard to earn respect as a female doctor. She earns the respect of the Hanger’s Horsemen when she treats one of their members. Now, her brother is kidnapped and she needs their help to rescue him. Wow! I loved this book. I stayed up way too late to finish it. The chemistry between Josie and Matthew was great and the way that the men treated each other was a reminder of the code of the west. I love a good western and this ranks right up there at the top. I can just imagine if this was a movie, I think John Wayne would have made a good Matthew!

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I LOVED reading about Matt Hanger and Dr Josephine Burkett! This story was full of action, plot, adventure, outlaws, romance, twists, turns, and so much more! I loved the side characters with the unique personalities of the Horsemen and how they relied on each other. It was perfection. I can’t recommend this book enough!

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Hace varios meses que lo tengo ahí por la mitad y nunca encuentro el tiempo para terminarlo. La pareja tiene química y son tiernos por más que es insta-love pero la historia no me enganchó lo suficiente como para querer seguirlo. No está mal pero le faltó ese "algo". Ni siquiera me hizo enojar, nada, me dejó indiferente.

This is a hard review to write because I LOVE Karen Witemeyer’s books, but this one didn’t quite live up to her previous books. As always, she has some quirky characters that aren’t quite perfect (which makes them easy to love), but the book drags quite a bit in places and there’s a lot of thinking/replaying things that slowed the story down. Because of that, the dialogue wasn’t quite as snappy and engaging.

This story also had a stronger Christian tone than some of her other books — that’s not a bad thing and it didn’t feel forced or off, I just thought I’d mention it.

I’m really hoping this is a one-timer and the next book will go back to her characteristic wit and charm.

This is a wonderful story filled with rip-roarin' action and lots of gunfire but its real strength is the wonderful romance between Dr. Josephine Burkett and Matthew Hanger. Yes, the new Doc in Purgatory Springs, Texas is a woman who has to constantly fight for respect so she is both shocked and grateful when a handsome ex-Calvary man accepts her skills so readily after bringing an injured friend into her office for treatment. From then on, you just know that there's great promise for this strong, independent career woman and a man who had chosen to live a solitary life after losing his family at a young age. Will Matthew Hanger recognize his budding feelings for Josie? Is there a future for a man who often runs toward death and a woman who works to prevent it?

Josie and Matthew are fascinating individual characters but together.....well, in today's culture, they would be known as a super couple. A female who is dedicated to treating illnesses and saving lives and a cowboy/soldier/mercenary who wants to help those unable to help themselves. And then there is the chemistry between these two. This is Christian fiction so author Karen Witemeyer allows us to imagine what might happen but there are some kissing scenes that left me breathless, as in "kisses that heated her blood and curled her toes".

I truly loved this first book of the Hanger's Horsemen series and I'm anxious to learn what Witemeyer plans for the future books. Corporal Luke Davenport, also known as Preach, is a man very knowledgeable of the Bible and I am hoping that he will have his own story in the near future. The Horsemen are supposedly "keeping their pistols holstered" but is this possible for Hanger's Horsemen?

If you are looking for Western adventure, Christian romance, and a story filled with faith, you will certainly want to read At Love's Command.

I received a copy of this book from the author and Bethany House. I wasn't required to write a positive review. These are my own thoughts.

I have read everything Karen Witemeyer has read and she always jumps to the top of my to be read pile when she releases a new book.

At Love's Command continued that theme. Swoony hero, strong heroine, page turning plot, fabulous friendship and a great supporting cast of characters that I can't wait to see in the rest of the series!

The story begins with back-to-back battles. I almost set the book aside. So glad I didn’t because soon, we meet the doctor heroine. She’s knowledgeable and I loved the medical aspect of her expertise, which we see in her POV. She’s selfless and no-nonsense, but she’s also compassionate and strong. Determined.

It was refreshing to read of a female doctor in a historical, and especially fun to see her scientific mind tackle mysteries like falling in love or physical attraction. So fun.

I liked the hero’s intense loyalty to his fellow soldiers. Matt is sacrificial, often putting other’s lives above his own. He’s wise, prudent, protective, and noble. His men follow him because they respect him, but also know he’d die for them. He’s earned their trust.

Karen’s writes strong prose, and her pacing kept me reading. She’s excellent at penning romantic scenes, weaving them in during otherwise simple moments. I highlighted several lines while I read the e-book.

Just when you think things are settling down, she layers in another adventure. Readers will enjoy this historical from a true pro.

I absolutely loved this story. The characters were great and so was the plot. Four ex-calvary men band together known as Hanger's Horsemen to help people in need without resorting to killing, if at all possible. Matthew Hanger meets Doctor "Joe" and in the course of the story falls in love with her while trying to rescue her brother from outlaws. The story has action, romance, scripture, humor....I couldn't put it down and can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Captain Matthew Hangar leads a group of Mercenaries, ex calvary men, men hardened by war who wish to come to the aid of those innocent and in need of justice. When one of their own becomes severely injured, they seek help and find a lady doctor, Josephine Burkett. Matthew is dubious of her skills but soon finds her capable as well as admirable--not only for her skills but her beauty too.
Josephine respects Matthew for his loyalty to his friend and is aware of what the men are capable of. She suddenly finds herself in need of their services and begs Matthew to help her brother who has been kidnapped. Matthew puts the men to a vote and they agree to help; but when they go to help, they find things are not all what they seem and Josephine, insisting on following them, is in danger as well.

When Matthew finds Josephine is now in the crosshairs herself, he realizes his heart is on the line as well and he must decide if he can risk his and the lives of his men to obtain what love commands.

This story reminds me of a classic western staring John Wayne or James Stewart, but with a definite Christian theme running throughout.

Matthew Hanger and three of his men leave the cavalry after a particularly bad campaign and form the Hanger's Horsemen. After one of his men takes a bullet, Matthew rushes him to the nearest doctor. What he doesn't expect is the doctor to be female.

Dr. Josephine Burkett is confident in her healing skills. She's also used to having to defend those skills to most men. However, when a cavalry officer gives her respect and assistance, she takes a second look at the man behind the stiff code of conduct. Therefore, when she learns that her brother is in danger, she immediately turns to Matthew and the Hanger's Horsemen for help.

What follows is an edge of your seat, nail biting story with bullets flying, cruel outlaws, betrayal, and near death encounters. But when God is for you, who can be against you? Both Matthew and Dr. Jo must learn the difficult lesson to let God have control of the situation. Can they trust God enough and let Him lead? The story also shows the harsh consequences for poor decisions.

Thankfully, this is much more than a romance. As a romance, it wasn't as satisfying as some of the author's previous works. But, as a life lesson on trust in God, this is a sure winner. I loved the use of Bible verses sprinkled through the story.

Romance - PG / kissing
Language - PG / clean
Violence - PG13 - lots of violence such as recounting of a real historic battle, gun fights, bullet injuries, death, etc.
My rating - 5 stars - based on the Christian theme of trust and dependence on God.

Mini Review: This was another good Christian Historical Fiction from Karen Witemeyer (If you want to read my favorite by her, I highly recommend A Worthy Pursuit!). If you think this book sounds interesting, I would recommend trying it!

When Dr. Jo Blake meets Matthew Hanger while treating one of his good friends, an unlikely romance seems to start. Matthew finds this hard to take, a lady Doctor in charge, as he is the leader of a gang of mercenaries called the Hangers Horsemen and always is in charge. Interesting to see how each of them comes to terms with what the other does. Definitely an interesting romance!