Book Review: Redeeming the Texas Rancher by Charlene Sands

Dakota Jennings and Colby Ryan will not work out. The deck is stacked against them – this is the theme of “Redeeming the Texas Rancher,” Charlene Sands’ story of two childhood friends who have no business falling in love. Or, do they?

Dakota and Colby’s mothers are best friends. And though they had moved out of Texas to retire in another state, they still chose to live in the same retirement community. That’s how tight they are.

Dakota and Colby have known each other since they were born. And, Colby being the guy has always been told by his mother to always protect Dakota. He never had any brotherly feelings for her, but to Colby’s young ears, his mother’s words were law.

That was alright when they were children. But, both of them are adults now while their parents live in another state. Will they act on their feelings now? But, wait… Colby has a secret and it can be the reason why Dakota and him could never be together.

A short, sweet and enjoyable read, “Redeeming the Texas Rancher” is not about second chances. It is about giving love a chance no matter the odds.

Redeeming the Texas Rancher” is Rated T for Teens.

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Falling out of love with Colby Ryan wasn’t working…

There hasn’t been a woman who’s held Colby Ryan’s heart for long, not since his teenage love went awry twelve years ago. Now, all of a sudden, Dakota Jennings, his longtime family friend and trusted wrangler on the Circle R ranch, is catching his eye. For Dakota’s sake, Colby won’t ever give in to the temptation she poses.

Dakota has been secretly in love with Colby since the age of ten, but his sense of honor and the Texas code he lives by won’t allow her permanence in his heart. Up until this point, he’d never hinted at romance between them and yet, falling out of love with him just plain isn’t working.

Colby has always protected Dakota, and he isn’t about to stop now. If he gives in to his desire, she stands to lose far too much. Colby doesn’t deserve her love, he’s already ruined one life, but the binds that tie them are strong. Can Dakota be the woman to redeem his broken soul?

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