Madison McCartney has a secret that will make her parents hate her. No one will hurt her if she closes herself off from everyone. It isn’t her fault if those she trusted let her down. When her three closest online friends rope her into going on a writer’s retreat at the Broken J ranch in Wyoming, she grits her teeth and hopes the week will fly by. Until a quiet wrangler finds her hiding in the … hiding in the stable and her silent world suddenly seems far too tame for her own good.
Randal Kent watches the leggy red-head as she arrives at the Broken J and he can feel his life changing before his eyes. Just maybe he’d take a chance. After all this time, had he finally found someone who wouldn’t push him to be like everyone else?
When Randal finds out what’s holding Madison back, will it be more than the miles between them that keeps them apart?
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A story of love and rediscovering faith. A cowboy with a heart of gold, a gentleman who is looking for the one to compliment him, a quiet librarian who savors the quiet, desires more but is lost. Two souls who find that there is a greater power that brings two hearts together. I loved that the story pulls you in without the need for the obvious physical side of a buying romance, the build is just as exciting, the thrill of new love and discovery makes the heart flutter just as strong. A wonderful story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Great story. I couldn’t put it down from start to finish.
No-one can hurt her is she stays closed off to others. She had trusted the wrong people and now her friends have dragged her to a ranch for a break. He finds her hiding and he wonders if he should take a chance. Will her secrets stop them forming something? See if it will
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A clean romance that held my attention throughout I enjoyed reading how Madison McCartney and Randal Kent’s story progressed. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story was a bit different from many faith-based works I have read. In many ways it was more realistic not sugar sweet. The author shows a young woman who turned away due to events in her life. Now fate has given her a chance to perhaps change the path she was on. This book was so good and I am so glad I downloaded it. If you like clean stories with a message that is truly beautiful this is the book for you. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it
I think this may have been the first book by Kari Trumbo I’ve read, but it won’t be the last! I loved this story of two introverts who find each other, and who let their love build slowly. I loved how Kari dealt with issues and portrayed relatable people: Randal’s growing faith and concern about being yoked to a nonbeliever, as well as Madison’s social anxiety and prejudices against Christians based on some youthful experiences.
Christians should always try to love one another, be compassionate, and just, etc. But they are real people who make mistakes, who fail sometimes to live up to what they profess to believe, who sin. Danika was a beautiful example of a real Christian, not perfect, but full of grace and kindness. I loved this story so much. Gentle and real and inspiring. I read an ARC and this is my honest review.
A SWEET & SEXY COWBOY ROMANCE
HOMETOWN HERO is the first book in the Dawson’s Valley series. It was also the second book in the multi-author Whispers in Wyoming series. Each book is expected to be a stand-alone sweet romance.
This story is inspirational and is a fun, sweet, clean, Christian romance.
I loved the growth of Madison and the patience of both Randal and Danica as Madison sought her answers and became an even sweeter version of herself.
This is one of three books that Kari Trumbo released in the Whispers in Wyoming Series. I look forward to reading/listening to the other two. Perhaps there will be even more. Listening to this while doing chores and running errands made the time so much more enjoyable.
Narration: Melie Williams gives great voice. She does a beautiful job with pause and inflection and her tone is soothing.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy via StoryOrigin, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: HOMETOWN HERO
Series: Dawson’s Valley #1; Whispers in Wyoming #2
Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance
Recommended for: 16+
Listenability: OK for most ears
Received from: Kari Trumbo (as an Audible gifted copy)
A wholesome story about finding love, and rediscovering your faith. The main characters are sweet, and their social issues made them relatable.
This was a sweet, Christian romance. It was my first to read/listen to by Kari Trumbo. I enjoyed the storyline and characters…mostly. Luke was unfriendly. But I liked the main characters. There were places the story seemed…forced? It just didn’t flow smoothly, but overall I truly enjoyed this audiobook. I will be listening to more from her in the future.
Melie Williams did a good job as narrator. She did a great job on the female voices. She had one great male voice, the others were a bit forced. She was easy to listen to for a long period of time.
*I received this audiobook from StoryOrigin. This is my voluntary and honest review.
“Hometown Hero” Dawson’s Valley, Book 1 By Kari Trumbo Narrated by Melie Williams
A sweet clean contemporary romance story that is an easy read. If the description of this story has you looking at reviews, then I do believe you will like this story, too. I will be watching for more works by this author, and this narrator, too. Happy Reading ! !
Notes: I was gifted a copy of this audiobook by the author.
What a refreshing read! The characters were so different from each other with
The exception of Madison and Randal. I love that this story shows us that as we live out our lives for God others see that. Randal was such a gentleman and treated women as a gift. It was so wonderful to read how serious he took a kiss, such a great romance . This book made me smile. Such a great read!
Madison McCartney has social anxiety and is ashamed that she writes sexy romance novels in her free time, while working as a NY librarian by day. She had to deal with judgmental Christians growing up, so she distances herself from Christians and her family, but she still has morals and is shocked when guys she dates try to be too forward with her. I can be uncomfortable around lots of people and I prefer quiet reflection instead of going out to public places too. I liked how Randal stood his ground and wanted to take things slow with Madison because he didn’t believe in treating a lady any other way than with respect. I was excited to read about his horse ranch for special needs kids as my niece is going to college for equine therapy. I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series.
I loved this book. The entire series is very good. You will not be disappointed.
So sweet! I loved their stolen moments! I especially enjoyed how the cover matched a scene from the book!! I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys wholesome Christian romance! While not preachy, this one is definitely a book you can share with your Mom, or your daughter!
Madison McCartney is an author who struggles with her faith, and social anxieties. Madison is Christian but writes steamy romance novels. She feels that if people knew what she did for a living they would judge her. She meets three ladies in an online social environment and strikes up a friendship. When she ends up at the Broken J Ranch in Wyoming she meets Randal Kent a ranch hand. Touching story about overcoming fears and judgement, while learning to love and be loved.