UNDER THE RANCHER’S PROTECTION Someone is dead set on stopping Shelby Arroyo from doing her job: assessing mineral rights in a mine in gold country. But after rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her from an attack, the handsome widowed cowboy seems to feel responsible for her. That is, until he discovers she’s from the family that he’ll never forgive for his wife’s death. As the threats against Shelby … threats against Shelby escalate, cowboy honor and an unexpected attraction keep Barrett by her side, even at his own risk. And since Shelby won’t back down, Barrett must protect the brave, loyal woman he has no business falling for…a woman someone wants to kill by Christmas.
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I started this while sitting with my Dear Friend who is battling her last days of leukemia. I borrowed it from her ginormous stack of great books. This one had me from the get-go. I was riveted from the first pages. Mama Thorn was probably my favorite character. I love how all of the brothers are so fiercely protective of one another and have each others’ backs. The descriptions of Christmas were vivid and delightful! I am now reading #4. I need to find #2 and #3. If you like cowboys and suspense and a fiery female… this one is for you!
Like most Love Inspired Suspense, this story was action packed. From the moment Shelby and Barrett meet, trouble follows them. I loved the Thorn family and Barrett’s personality. That he would go so far to protect Shelby made me like him so much. I didn’t connect with Shelby as much and thought that she took risks she shouldn’t have but I could appreciate her loyalty to her uncle. Full review is at my website: lorainenunley(dot)com
I received this book complimentary from a book giveaway. I was not required to give a review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are my own.
Shelby loves her job as she asses mineral rights in a mine but someone wants her to stop and will do so at all cost. She has suffered a few accidents. During one of these attacks Barrett Thorn saved her and feels he needs to protect her until her learns who she really is.
The author does an excellent job with these two characters as they are both hurting. The way they go through the forgiveness is remarkable. You really feel for both of these people.
With suspense and romance you can’t go wrong with this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Cowboy Christmas Guardian is the first in a new series by Dana Mentink. Shelby Arroyo is trying to do her job by assessing mineral rights in a mine, but someone is determined to stop her! They will stop at nothing to make sure Shelby does not accomplish her mission. Enter Barrett Thorn to help the damsel in distress. The only problem is that Shelby is related to the man responsible for Barrett’s wife’s death. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and seeing first hand their struggles with hurts from the loss of loved ones and learning to forgive while staying on the edge of my seat to see what was going to happen next.
In typical Dana Mentink style, the reader will be drawn into the page-turning suspense from the very beginning. However, just when you think you have it all figured out, there is a huge plot twist at the very end. You’ll have to read it to find out! This book is full of nail-biting edge of your seat suspense that doesn’t disappoint. Oh and just the right amount of romance of course!
I look forward to the rest of the series that will feature the other Thorn brothers.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Dana Mentink did a great job with this book! My attention was captured from the beginning and held to the end. This is the first book in a new series. I would highly recommend this book, and the suspense was great!
I received a copy from Mentink. This is in my honest opinion and own words.
Rancher Barrett Thorn has his hands full trying to keep Shelby Arroyo out of harm’s way. It seems someone is out to hurt, possibly even kill her, to prevent her from doing her job assessing minerals in a gold mine next to her uncle’s place.
Barrett, who is still grieving his wife’s death, rescues Shelby and feels responsible for making sure she stays safe. That is until he learns who she is. Shelby is kin to the man who was responsible for his wife’s death. The grief in his heart for his wife threatens to keep him from continuing to protect Shelby. Will he be able to move past the bitterness and anger for her family to keep Shelby from getting killed herself?
In this first book of her new series – Gold Country Cowboy Series – Dana Mentink will keep you digging in from beginning to end. This golden series is starting out as fine gold packed with lots of excitement, with even more to come. I am looking forward to finding out what lies ahead in book two of this fantastic series.
*I was given a copy by the author for an honest review. The Review is my own opinion.
Cowboy Christmas Guardian is the first book in the Gold Country Cowboy Series. Shelby Arroyo is only trying to do her job: assessing mineral rights in a mine in Gold Country when she gets attacked. Rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her and he somehow feels responsible for her until he finds out that she is from the family that is responsible for his wife’s death. As an unexpected attraction escalates between Shelby and Barrett so do the threats against Shelby. Shelby won’t back down so Barrett must protect the one woman someone is bent on killing before Christmas.
DANA NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!!! 🙂 Cowboy Christmas Guardian is an awesome start to a new series. I could not stop reading until the end. Counting down until the next story comes out!!