Title: Peril on the Ranch
Author: Lynette Easton
Publisher: Love Inspied Suspense
Genre: Inspirational Romance
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 224
Date of Publication: June 29, 2021
My Rating: 4 Stars

Isabelle Trent is a loving and caring foster mother. When an infant is abandoned at her door, Isabelle doesn't hesitate to do whatever she can for the baby girl, even though before long Isabelle continually finds herself in danger. Who is apparently trying to abduct the child, and with little care for anyone around them?

Isabelle is not alone in her sudden battle. She has a new ranch hand, Brian "Mac" McGee, who proves time and again his protective nature and unyielding loyaty. It does not take Isabelle and Mac to realize that they are very much the same and that their new common goal can go much further for the both of them. Isabelle's unselfish nature and Mac's kind, if not altruistic nature, prove a perfect match.

I love how Isabelle and Mac met. Isabelle's ranch was in need of repair and she had put an ad for a handyman. Mac pretty much got the job right away when he comes to her in response to an ad and immediately runs off an intruder. While Mac does intend on helping Isabelle with the ranch, quite a bit of his attention is focused on keeping her and the children safe as danger seems to be looming at every turn.

I loved this story by Lynette Eason! The danger, twists and romance were a great mix in this story, and the inclusion of faith was the cherry on top.

Many thanks to Love Inspired Suspense and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Lynette Eason's Peril on the Ranch is a great way to spend a lazy afternoon. The only problem with that is I kept finding myself sitting up and heading toward the edge of my seat with every bit of danger and tension. Thankfully, Lynette Eason blends the danger with some sweet family moments and an emotional love story. Mac and Isabelle have both seen their share of loss, and they along with the kids tug at the heartstrings. In a nutshell, what we have here is an engaging story that's suspenseful, emotional, and inspirational - as I said, a great way to spend an afternoon. The characters are so easy to root for and their story is one of family, faith, and love.

This is a “Love Inspired Suspense”, featuring ex-police officer Brian “Mac” McGee who is travelling to be interviewed for a job on the ranch of widower and foster mother, Isabelle Trent. He hasn’t even had the chance to introduce himself when she warns him of a threatening intruder…..

Isabelle is doing her best to help raise some traumatised foster children when an unexpected extra baby is left on her porch. Someone is determined to snatch the baby and it will take her, the others on the ranch – including Mac – together with the local community, to help keep everyone safe . . . . and maybe help some hearts to heal as love finds a way.

If you enjoy heartwarming romances with superb child characters as well as suspense and danger, you’ll enjoy this story. It is a story where each main character has been grieving for their deceased spouse. After meeting each other, they are endeavouring to resist their mutual attraction, but the unfolding drama necessitates them working together but nothing is quite as straightforward as it seems – so be ready for some unexpected twists!

Thank you to Harlequin Book and NetGalley for my copy of this book which I have voluntarily read and honestly reviewed.

Mac has a troubled past and arrives at Isabelle's ranch. Will he settle in well or will he go back to being a nomad? With his aloof attitude, I wasn't sure what was going to happen. I was hoping he'd soften with time. Not to give too much away but the characters are well created and Katie and baby Lily are adorable. Will the presence of kids and the ranch setting be the change of scene and chance to move on in life that Mac needs?

Will he fall for Isabelle? Will she give in to loving Mac first or will they stay "just friends?" All the anticipation of what was going to happen kept me interested in the plot which was helped by the good writing style.

Lynette Eason is a new author to me and I would very much like to review more of her books.

Thanks to Lynette Eason and Harlequin for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

4 stars.

Fast-paced, uplifting and with lovable characters, this book was one of my favorites from this author. I really enjoyed the story of widowed Isabelle who has a big heart and takes in foster children. She needs a handyman around her ranch so she hires Mac, a man with a tragedy in his past that he can’t seem to let go. Getting to know these two main characters was a real pleasure, but I enjoyed even more getting to know the children. Katie was a real heart-tugger. I could just picture her gamine face and her adorable little smile each time she came on the scene. And baby Lily was a welcome addition to Isabelle’s growing family, just as she also captured my heart. The undercurrent on the ranch of constant danger to Lily and Isabelle had me wondering how it would all end. With a simple plot that turned more complex the more I delved into the story, this book was enjoyable and so heart warming that I just wanted it to never end. Fans of clean romance with suspense mixed in will love this book!
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”