Betting on Hope (Thomas Nelson, February 2015)A bet gone wrong. A small town’s meddling. And a cowboy intent on saving his ranch.
Maggie Hope is an advice columnist whose background leaves her with little advice to give . . . and it’s beginning to show. When Maggie fills in at an interview with champion horse trainer Tru Monahan, the on-camera chemistry between them is undeniable. Maggie’s bosses know this is the opportunity she’s been looking for to launch her career—and their bank accounts. In order to save her column, Maggie takes Tru up on the bet that he can teach her to ride a quick-stepping cutting horse like any cowgirl, despite the fact that she has never been on a horse. And in the meantime, she can get the scoop on the man under the cowboy hat.
Tru has been on the competition circuit for longer than he’d like, but he knows it’s the only way he can afford to keep the Four of Hearts Ranch that means so much to his ailing grandfather. So when his sponsors see the opportunity for Tru’s fans to get to know the star on a more intimate level, he knows he must oblige. To his dismay, Maggie not only invades his small town of Wishing Springs, but she also invades his heart, and that is something he cannot let any woman do—for her own good.
In Wishing Springs, Maggie finds what she has always been looking for: a community and a home. But when her past catches up to her, it threatens everything, even the tender hope that this town holds all of her heart’s desires.
My review:
I really enjoyed this sweet cowboy romance! It had some humorous moments, especially when Maggie was being clutzy or Maggie and Tru were getting on each other's nerves. There were some great romantic moments and I loved getting both of their viewpoints so you knew what each one was thinking in a given situation. There were a couple of interesting twists, such as the pregnant teenager Maggie helps and befriends who she feels a real kinship with because of her own past. They both had faith and attended church, but not much is said about Tru's faith. There's a little bit more about Maggie's with a comment here and there. There's not really any spiritual growth in the story. I really liked Maggie's optimistic viewpoint and how she was determined to keep on and overcome. Her attitude was really an encouragement to me to not be defeated by whatever you're going through. I liked something she said, about not every day being good, but every day having something good in it. This looks to be the start of a new series and I'm excited to hopefully see stories about Tru's brothers. I would recommend this book if you like romance!
I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.
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Debra Clopton is a multi-award winning novelist and has written more than 22 novels. Along with writing, Debra helps her husband teach the youth at their local Cowboy Church. Debra's goal is to shine a light toward God while she entertains readers with her words.
Saddle up for a new romance from novelist Debra Clopton, Betting on Hope! In Wishing Springs, Maggie finds what she has always been looking for: a community and a home. But when her past catches up to her, it threatens everything, even the tender hope that this town holds all of her heart’s desires.
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