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robinlovesreading's review against another edition
4.0
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Kindred spirits Captain Sterling Garlington (what a name!) and Harper Matthews are working closely together. Sterling is now an honorably discharged US marine forced to now take orders from equine therapist Harper. Sterling is a broken man, as his military career was his whole world, and now a permanent injury has changed his life forever. Harper was seriously hurt in a previous relationship and is rebuilding her life.
Sterling is terrified for his future, and Harper is terrified of her past. Will the two of them be able to move forward when an undeniable attraction blossoms between them? Harper is a strong woman who had endured a horribly abusive relationship. Although she just might realize that giving Sterling a chance is a risk that may very well be worth it, there very well be a certain measure of angst.
The relationship that develops between Sterling and Harper is absolutely wonderful, and grew at a nice, relaxed pace. Meanwhile, the story is enhanced by the description of equine training and how it helps not only the body, but the mind. Sterling needs to heal and Harper needs to trust. One thing that stood out in this book is that Sterling wasn't injured one day and healed the next. It was a real battle, and went a long way into making this a very sensitive read. The sweet romance in this engaging in this story is quite enjoyable. For a quick read, pick up this third book in the Elk Heights Ranch series.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
Kindred spirits Captain Sterling Garlington (what a name!) and Harper Matthews are working closely together. Sterling is now an honorably discharged US marine forced to now take orders from equine therapist Harper. Sterling is a broken man, as his military career was his whole world, and now a permanent injury has changed his life forever. Harper was seriously hurt in a previous relationship and is rebuilding her life.
Sterling is terrified for his future, and Harper is terrified of her past. Will the two of them be able to move forward when an undeniable attraction blossoms between them? Harper is a strong woman who had endured a horribly abusive relationship. Although she just might realize that giving Sterling a chance is a risk that may very well be worth it, there very well be a certain measure of angst.
The relationship that develops between Sterling and Harper is absolutely wonderful, and grew at a nice, relaxed pace. Meanwhile, the story is enhanced by the description of equine training and how it helps not only the body, but the mind. Sterling needs to heal and Harper needs to trust. One thing that stood out in this book is that Sterling wasn't injured one day and healed the next. It was a real battle, and went a long way into making this a very sensitive read. The sweet romance in this engaging in this story is quite enjoyable. For a quick read, pick up this third book in the Elk Heights Ranch series.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
bobosbookbank's review against another edition
4.0
THE COWGIRL MEETS HER MATCH is the third book in the Elk Heights Ranch series. It has interconnecting characters but can stand alone.
Sterling Garlington is ex military. He's living on his sister's ranch while he rehabs his leg, which forced him to retire from the marines. His therapist is the fiesty rancher and barrel racer, Harper. They're finding that working together is healing way more than Sterling's leg.
There's a lot of history and back story between Sterling and Harper and I won't explain it all because I don't like spoilers. I will say that I've read book 1 but not book 2...still it was easy to jump right into this one and grasp all the connections! Sterling is suffering more than just physically and of course he's a big, bad ex marine and alpha too but he wasn't over the top arrogant or an asshole. In fact, he was almost downright gentlemanly! Yeah, he may have not been completely honest but I think that hurt HIM more than Harper. Harper had some trust issues and some obstacles from her past to overcome also. She was strong, sassy and determined. They both had to learn how to lean on someone else yet they managed to heal each other and it was so sweet to watch!
Overall, this was another swexy romance. It didn't have a whole lot of drama but it was still a great little gem, a good opposites attract, slow burn kind of read. Told from dual POVs with a happy ending. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
Sterling Garlington is ex military. He's living on his sister's ranch while he rehabs his leg, which forced him to retire from the marines. His therapist is the fiesty rancher and barrel racer, Harper. They're finding that working together is healing way more than Sterling's leg.
There's a lot of history and back story between Sterling and Harper and I won't explain it all because I don't like spoilers. I will say that I've read book 1 but not book 2...still it was easy to jump right into this one and grasp all the connections! Sterling is suffering more than just physically and of course he's a big, bad ex marine and alpha too but he wasn't over the top arrogant or an asshole. In fact, he was almost downright gentlemanly! Yeah, he may have not been completely honest but I think that hurt HIM more than Harper. Harper had some trust issues and some obstacles from her past to overcome also. She was strong, sassy and determined. They both had to learn how to lean on someone else yet they managed to heal each other and it was so sweet to watch!
Overall, this was another swexy romance. It didn't have a whole lot of drama but it was still a great little gem, a good opposites attract, slow burn kind of read. Told from dual POVs with a happy ending. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
allingoodtime's review against another edition
4.0
In my review of The Courage of a Cowboy I said I wasn’t a fan of Sterling. I also said I was I was sure I would learn to love him. Thank goodness I was right! Sterling is adequately chagrined for the way he acted in that book. The author even gives us a peek at Sterling, Kessed, and Jasper finding their way past any awkwardness in this story.
Harper has been through hell and back and has the internal scars to prove it. Although her brother Jasper knows most of her story, she really doesn’t open up or have anyone to talk to about her past. Until Sterling comes around. As much as she loves Jasper and feels safe with him, since he’s her brother she still keeps little pieces to herself which is actually preventing her from healing. Once Harper and Sterling recognize their kindred spirits in each other, they are both able to finally continue their healing.
The way Sterling helps Harper learn to not only trust him, but also trust herself, is really touching and quite sexy. But Sterling needs to learn to trust himself, too. He doesn’t quite see that at first. He trusts his sister and he trusts Harper, but he really seems to sell himself short. This story is a really a story of courage and discovery for both the main characters.
Sterling does something in this story to mess things up big. What I really liked was the forgiveness he got from his sister as well as, eventually, Harper. In real life, we have to give second (and sometimes third) chances to those we love. Especially when they are making the effort. Otherwise, what’s the point?
I’m continuing to really enjoy this series and cannot wait to see what Kristin Vayden has in store for us next.
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of Net Galley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/13/the-cowgirl-meets-her-match-book-review/
Harper has been through hell and back and has the internal scars to prove it. Although her brother Jasper knows most of her story, she really doesn’t open up or have anyone to talk to about her past. Until Sterling comes around. As much as she loves Jasper and feels safe with him, since he’s her brother she still keeps little pieces to herself which is actually preventing her from healing. Once Harper and Sterling recognize their kindred spirits in each other, they are both able to finally continue their healing.
The way Sterling helps Harper learn to not only trust him, but also trust herself, is really touching and quite sexy. But Sterling needs to learn to trust himself, too. He doesn’t quite see that at first. He trusts his sister and he trusts Harper, but he really seems to sell himself short. This story is a really a story of courage and discovery for both the main characters.
Sterling does something in this story to mess things up big. What I really liked was the forgiveness he got from his sister as well as, eventually, Harper. In real life, we have to give second (and sometimes third) chances to those we love. Especially when they are making the effort. Otherwise, what’s the point?
I’m continuing to really enjoy this series and cannot wait to see what Kristin Vayden has in store for us next.
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of Net Galley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/13/the-cowgirl-meets-her-match-book-review/
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