It will take all he has to keep her safeLuke Claiborne is back in Last Stand, Texas, after a combat injury ends his career as a military K9 handler. Without his working dog by his side, he’s lost his purpose – until he meets a sexy wildlife rehabber who seems determined to save every animal in town. When she puts her own life at risk in the process, it’s clear to Luke that she’s the one who needs … the one who needs rescuing. Before long, his new mission is to show her how perfect they could be together.
Jorie Russell has loved Luke since she was an awkward teenager, but she knows he’s out of her league. She grew up on the wrong side of town, and has spent her whole life trying to prove she’s not like her reckless, irresponsible mother. Luke might act tough, but she can see he is suffering and she’s determined to help him heal. But then a shadow from her past threatens their future.
Can she finally get the happily-ever-after she’s always longed for?
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Had a twist I didn’t see coming.
We are back at the Riverrun Ranch and this time the story belongs to Luke Claiborne, and Jorie Russell.
Luke recently returned home after leaving the military due to an injury. He’s not sure what he’ll do with his life and still mourns the K-9 dog he had to leave behind.
While volunteering as a firefighter he encounters Jorie, who’s trying to sneak into a burning building so she can rescue a cat and her litter. Needless to say, that was not the best of meetings.
Unbeknown to Luke, Jorie, who was friend’s with his sister, has had a crush on him for years. But she’s a girl from the wrong side of the tracks .
Somehow a friendship develops as he sees how she devotes herself to rescuing wildlife .
The story is sweet, and at times heartbreaking but also heartwarming. It’s a story about a woman that has had a tough life and a man who is unsure of his future.
It’s also a story about family support in the form of the Claibornes.
This was another enjoyable story in this series . I am looking forward to what else the author has in store for us in the future.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Tule Publishing. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
A great story. Very sweet and romantic. I didn’t want it to end. I loved these two. I wanted more of them as a couple. It’s a great story.
Firefighter/cowboy. This book was fantastic. Kept my interest and helped me find a new author
Enjoyed a great read.
Absolutely loved this story. Great job!!!!
Jorie seen the fire in the warehouse that had the soon to be mother cat she had been trying to lore out so she could take it home to her wildlife rehab she had made at the old trailer her grandparents had left her. The firefighter that she had had a secret crush on since she was a young girl was telling her she had to get out of there cause the building was going up. She told Luke about the mother cat and Luke told her he would go find her. Since Luke had rescued the cat and her new kittens Jorie had a new respect for Luke. Luke had spent years in the military until an explosion forced his retirement. Jorie just loved animals and worked part time a the vet clinic and started her own wildlife rehab. The more time Luke and Jorie spent together the more Luke realized he liked her. Jorie had loved Luke for as long as she could remember!! A great standalone with an HEA!!
The main characters were perfect for each other as they overcame adversity.
Loved that this plot had great characters who had real issues not often addressed in polite conversation… deafness and success despite being raised on the wrong side of the tracks. Well done! A very satisfying red.
Luke and Jorie were such a cute couple. LOVED their story!! Jorie had an extremely hard childhood but was such a warm, sweet woman. It was so great to see someone (and even the town) step up and show her how special she is.
The river run ranch series is excellent. I read all 3 in very short time. Great ranch family
I can seen a couple more stories for this series and I can hardly wait.
I love a happy ending, especially when it comes with interesting characters and a well paced plot.
I just finished it and I’m going to buy more books by this author.
Fun read!
Great story!
So enjoyed reading this book
Too much profanity in the first few pages. Deleted it from my Kindle
Loved this story. I really enjoy Ms. Foley’s stories.
I just skipped over the steamy parts
2nd in this series, it is a really good standalone story. I had already read and liked book 1. This one teases for another book that I will want to read.
I really like Luke and his issues are relatable and heart stirring. I really like Jorie and her issues are credible. I totally like the Claiborne family and most of the people of Last Stand.
There are some interesting twists and turns in the resolving of Luke and Jorie’s issues and their happy life.
There is a point at which I had timeline issues. This is near the end of the book and I can’t be more detailed without being a story spoiler. I just let them go and enjoyed the way things played out.