📖My Thoughts📖

Sometimes you just need one of those heartwarming hits you in all the feels kind of book. This was absolutely that book and then some. I completely lost myself in this book, feeling every little heart tug, smile, and tear. This was such a delightful and wholesome story of friends to lovers, both trying to mend their pasts while developing a beautiful relationship. What I enjoyed most about this book was that while there were some very touchy themes with serious tests of faith, they were all managed in such a mature and compelling fashion, written in a very tasteful manner. I loved all the characters, especially big ol’ Mister, the mastiff. If you’re in the mood for a good clean Christian romance with small town Hallmark vibes, grab this one and be prepared to get completely lost in this one. It will warm your soul in so many ways.
Thank you Netgalley, Nancy Naigle and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

This book is very slow to get going, and it also took me a while to connect to the characters. I almost didn’t finish, but I am glad I kept going. Once, I was pulled into the story I really enjoyed it. This is a really sweet story of two unlikely people who get to know each other. Both are hurting from the past and just are not ready for a relationship beyond friendship.

This was my first read by the author
Hope you enjoy it.
And as always Happy Reading!

There are a few things I really appreciated about this book. It's a clean romance, which is always my favorite. It doesn't shy away from complicated or thick, emotional stuff. I got a few chuckles from it, it flew by, and the cast was interesting.

But I don't quite understand why this book is called The Wedding Ranch when the actual wedding ranch had pretty little to do with the story. The beginning was slow; I think the first couple of chapters didn't even need to be included. And the ending felt both dragged out and rushed at the same time somehow.

I will check out other Nancy Naigle books for sure after this one.

Well this book was just special! The evolution of the main characters relationship, a perfect friends to lovers storyline, and Christian aspects! I love that it’s set in a small town as well.

Ryder and Lorri are such special characters! And Mister the pup was a perfect addition to the story as well. I really loved the way their relationship evolved even after the act 3 break-up.

The TWIST that intertwined their histories was really quite sad but as you read along it makes perfect sense!

I highly recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the gifted copy for my honest review.

The Wedding Ranch, by Nancy Naigle, is an absolutely delightful, uplifting, refreshing story. This charming story has an enviable small town setting, a sweet, second chance love story of sorts, and it covers the topics of overcoming heartbreak and setbacks of various kinds and finding your own true self and calling in life. This story has a lovely faith element, which was especially inspiring and a satisfying conclusion.

This is an easy five-start read for me. I loved this heart-warming story and look forward to more from this author.

The wWedding Ranch is a well written second chance romance. I enjoyed the plot very much. I definitely recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance book. This is my unbiased review.

After her relationship with her husband ends when he leaves her for their dog trainer Lori moves to a parcel of land which she hopes will be her new start for her and her dog Mister.

She is immersing herself into the country life when she stumbles upon Ryder.

The two form a connection. This was a good book with a sweet story.

Thank you st martins press and netgalley for allowing me to read this book. This book started out slow for me but once it picked up it was so sweet! You could tell from the moment Lorri and Ryder met they would never be just friends. I love how wholesome this book is! I will say I saw the plot twist coming from the beginning. I loved how they learned to heal together. This was a beautiful love story!

After Lorri rids herself of her no good husband and moves to another town for a fresh start, so seems content with her life. She has good friends, a giant dog and her sanity. She's enjoying her new surroundings and everything it has to offer and is really in no hurry to be in a relationship again. Ryder is still working to deal with the loss of his wife and son, his parents being off on their retirement adventure and the loss of the family land. He stays busy and enjoys the relationship he has with his sister and her children, always available to lend a hand or share in their accomplishments. When Ryder and Lorri cross paths, they enjoy the time they spend together and the banter they share. They're both healing from their pasts, learning to trust and put themselves out there again but can they come together after learning of the connection they share. Make some time to sit and read this one, you'll want to keep reading once you start. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving my review.

A lovely-Hallmarkish read by the wonderful romance author Nancy Naigle.

This is a dual POV romance between a divorcee and a widow. A small-town, cowboy romance. It is a sweet romance, that will give you wonderful feelings and happiness.

The Wedding Ranch by Nancy Naigle

Lorri Walker is picking up, dusting off, and moving on, when she makes the decision to buy a home in the small town of Dalton Mill. Newly divorced she’s finding she likes being on her own, rediscovering hobbies set aside, and lots of time outside with her dog Mister. She’s certainly not looking for the complications of a new relationship when she meets Ryder Bolt. Hardly ‘love at first sight’ this closed door romance is a slow burn. Both Lorri and Ryder have significant things in their past to work through. Lorri and Ryder find themselves working together on a high profile wedding at his family’s farm forcing them to reconsider first impressions, and perhaps a future.
It’s not surprising that this reads very much like a Hallmark movie as several of Nancy Naigle’s previous books have been adapted for Hallmark. This is where she absolutely shines and her target audience.

This book is for you if you love:

💗Hallmark movies
💗Small town romance
💗Slow burn, closed door, clean romance
💗Can’t resist cowboys and dogs

If you’ve never read any books by Nancy Naigle I can also recommend Until Tomorrow, as well as two holiday books, Hope At Christmas and A Heartfelt Christmas Promise.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Nancy Naigle, and Netgalley for the Advanced Review Copy.

Sadly, I had previously not read anything by Nancy! While reading this I asked myself how I had made such a huge mistake! She is a phenomenal author and I enjoyed this book from the very first line. Lorri and Ryder have a wonderful story and I was absorbed as this book came alive before my eyes! Thank you so much!!

What a wonderful story! Naigle has a terrific way with penning interesting and engaging characters and a heartwarming storyline. Reading one of her books is always a delight.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

I enjoyed the Wedding Ranch. All of the characters were great, and I loved the wedding ranch venue and the sweet romance between Lorri and Ryder.

I almost didn't read this novel after hearing the MC's husband gave her a dog after straying from their marriage. I am SO TIRED of reading that storyline, however I am glad that I stuck with it, because Ryder's story was just LOVELY. He was clearly my favorite, even if there was a female MC. He took over the show! I love the ranch setting, the slower life, and that both characters have their own aspects of baggage to deal with, and that they are there emotionally to support each other.

Love it! Well done!

If you love Virgin River this book is most definitely for you! I loved the small town vibes and I especially loved Lorrie and Ryder. Lorrie is moving on after her divorce and Ryder is just trying to survive after the tragic loss of his wife and son. These two are bought together by fate and quite frankly they deserve some happiness in their lives.
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Thank you #stmartinspress and #netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

When Lorri’s husband leaves her for someone else, she moves and to Dalton Mill and her graphic design business takes off. Meanwhile, Ryder is haunted by the loss of his wife and son seven years earlier. But ranching keeps Ryder busy, as does spending time with his niece and nephew at their wedding venue, the Wedding Ranch. When these two people meet, love is the last thing either of them is looking for. But being together comes easily and makes them both happy. Until a secret from the past threatens to tear them apart.

This was such a sweet story of a second chance at love! The author wrote beautifully about overcoming grief and really tore at my heartstrings! At the same time, she put my heart back together. I don’t usually choose romances but this is one I am glad that I gave a chance too! The ranch atmosphere was fun also!

Thank you to Nancy Naigle, Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC! This book is out now and this review will be shared to my instagram blog (@books_by_the_bottle) shortly :)

3.5 ⭐️

Lori Walker feels hopeful that her husband is recommitting to their marriage when he gifts her a sweet mastiff puppy on Valentine’s Day after being unfaithful. Six months later, he’s out the door with plans to marry the puppy trainer. Anxious for a fresh start, Lori moves to the small town of Dalton where she meets grieving widower, Ryder Bolt. Neither one of them is searching for love, but spending time together eases their burdens and gives each one a new hope for the future. When a new revelation threatens to tear them apart, they must decide if past mistakes can truly be forgiven.

If you’re in the mood for something sweet and heartwarming, then this book is a must-read for you! I knew beforehand that this one would be a tad cheesy, but I didn’t mind too much. I absolutely adored Ryder and Lori and loved how their relationship had a solid foundation in friendship. It really added to the relationship’s authenticity! Both Ryder and Lori have experienced heartache and tragedy in their lives. The author handled this so gently and I loved seeing these characters heal together. The plot twist was easy to predict, but overall this was a very sweet and easy read! Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and the author for my gifted e-ARC! This book is out now.

Are you looking for a cute country romance with very, and I mean very little steam. Meet Lorrri, a new divorcee who decides to move to a new community and is excited to go to farmers markets, fairs and work from home (honestly just writing this it feels like such a hallmark setup). Our main man for this story is Ryder. He is very unhappy with the fact his family sold some of their farm land and allowed this new community to be build there.

These two do not have love at first sight. Honestly this is one of the slower burns I have read recently.

This book wasn’t it for me. There was not enough relationship building and it was just very slow moving.

After Lorri Walker’s husband leaves her and the mastiff puppy he gave her for the dog trainer, she decides to move to Dalton Mill. There, she meets Ryder Bolt, still grieving the loss of his wife and son seven years ago. His ranch keeps him busy, as well as helping his niece and nephew with The Wedding Ranch, the event venue they run. Can the pair find a second chance at love, or will issues from their past keep them apart?

I have loved the other Nancy Naigle books I have read, but this one missed the mark for me. I found it formulaic, and the big twist at the end was obvious from almost the beginning. I would recommend checking out one of her other books instead. Lisa Larsen did a nice job with the narration.

Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an audio ARC of this book.