Jenna Callahan has a young son and rewarding work on her father's ranch. She's content. But she never expected to see Nate Langley back in town--th...
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Jan 16, 2012
Ursula
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Jenna's Cowboy...is FANTASTIC!!! This is one of the best books I've read in a long time! It is heartwarming, touching, moving, sweet and tender!
Jenna is going through a trial; trying to adjust as a single mom after divorcing her cheating husband. She has built a wall around her heart.
Nate is goign through his own trial; trying to adjust to life after the military. He's afraid to get too close to anyone, afraid he'll hurt them during the flashbacks he has from his time in the milita More...
Jenna is going through a trial; trying to adjust as a single mom after divorcing her cheating husband. She has built a wall around her heart.
Nate is goign through his own trial; trying to adjust to life after the military. He's afraid to get too close to anyone, afraid he'll hurt them during the flashbacks he has from his time in the milita More...
Mar 01, 2011
Diana
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Jenna has returned home, broken hearted with her son to heal. Her marriage has ended and she no longer feels like the homecoming queen who left town.
Nate has returned home too. The former football store is now a war hero plagued with post traumatic distress. Nate has always been in love with Jenna, but her father warned him away from her years earlier because he wanted something more for his only daughter.
Jenna and Nate reconnect as friends wanting more, but first Nate must o More...
Nate has returned home too. The former football store is now a war hero plagued with post traumatic distress. Nate has always been in love with Jenna, but her father warned him away from her years earlier because he wanted something more for his only daughter.
Jenna and Nate reconnect as friends wanting more, but first Nate must o More...
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Jun 13, 2010
Kathryn
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Jun 02, 2010
Kaylea
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I really enjoyed Jenna's Cowboy. I immediately fell in love with the town, the characters and Gillenwater's colorful descriptions of life on a West Texas ranch.
I thought the struggles she gave Nate were authentic and well written. As a friend whose husband is in the military once said, Army life is not a "drama." It's not a Lifetime movie special.
Nate's struggle with PTSD, and the other characters reaction to it, seemed genuine.
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Jan 17, 2010
Cheryl
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Nate Langley has returned to Callahan Crossing. He was off fighting in the war. He is ready to come home and enjoy some peace and quiet.
Jenna Callahan Colby and her son Zach are content living on her family’s ranch, after a failed marriage. Jenna thought she had everything her heart desired…till she saw Nate. Jenna and Nate were high school sweethearts but Jenna’s father felt that Nate wasn’t good enough for Jenna and sent him packing.
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Jenna Callahan Colby and her son Zach are content living on her family’s ranch, after a failed marriage. Jenna thought she had everything her heart desired…till she saw Nate. Jenna and Nate were high school sweethearts but Jenna’s father felt that Nate wasn’t good enough for Jenna and sent him packing.
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Feb 10, 2012
Kame
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A wonderful love inspired christian romance that tackles how our returning veterans must pick up their lives and make a new. Jenna is Nate's boss's daughter and best friend's sister and he has loved her since High School. But Dad told him he wasn't good enough - that was before he went off to war and became a decorated war hero. But because of emotional scars from battle Nate is not sure if he can ever be the right one for Jenna. Jenna married the boy her Dad thought was headed for big things
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Jan 09, 2012
Lola4
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This was a pretty good little romance with likable, well-drawn, and very realistically human characters, even the secondary ones. The character's reactions and dialogue flowed naturally, like real people in real situations just trying to do the best they can with what life gives them. These characters were believable and and spoke and acted like real people would in real situations without a lot of contrived, stupid nonsense and ridiculous melodramatic histrionics that ruin so many other romanc
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Jan 22, 2012
Donna
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This is a heartwarming romance that you will enjoy reading. The characters are genuine and their struggles are believable. Gillenwater's writing draws you into the town and the lives of the people who live there. Listed as a christian inspirational romance this book does not really quote scriptures or preach to you.
Can you ever get a second chance at your first love?
Jenna Callahan Colby thought she was content. A partner on her father's successful ranch, she is surrounded by More...
Can you ever get a second chance at your first love?
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Jan 27, 2010
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Jan 25, 2010
Molly
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This was wonderfully written. It is a touching story of friendship, first loves, and second chances. The author did a magnificent job at capturing me completely. I could truly feel all the things that Jenna felt. And the things that Nate went through! Man, I sure felt everything that Jenna's cowboy did! From being scared of fire to the flashbacks, it was as if I was going through it all.
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Jul 16, 2010
Nadine
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Jun 08, 2011
Tamara
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JENNA’S COWBOY was a tender romance. Jenna Callahan Colby is back at Callahan Crossing after the breakup of her loveless marriage. Feeling a bit like damaged goods, she hides out on the family ranch trying to make a new life for her and her young son, Zach.
Nate Langley has also come back to Callahan Crossing after his stint in the war. Suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he struggles to get a grip on life. Working as a hand on the Callahan ranch is just like old times, and the fee More...
Nate Langley has also come back to Callahan Crossing after his stint in the war. Suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he struggles to get a grip on life. Working as a hand on the Callahan ranch is just like old times, and the fee More...
Sep 16, 2010
Jenni
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This was a generally enjoyable read. It is a fairly gentle story, it made me think of some of the Mills and Boon books and Lucy Walker titles that I've read in the past - this was almost just a longer version.
The plot follows the return home of Nate, a cowboy who enlisted after 9/11. He hopes to reunite with the girl he loved as a teen but he's coming home with a pretty hefty case of PTSD. This means that the plot is pretty patriotically American which was interesting to read.
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The plot follows the return home of Nate, a cowboy who enlisted after 9/11. He hopes to reunite with the girl he loved as a teen but he's coming home with a pretty hefty case of PTSD. This means that the plot is pretty patriotically American which was interesting to read.
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Jan 13, 2012
Brandi
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A cowboy and a war hero wrapped up into one hot and righteous package....that's Nate Langley. He's been through hell and comes home only to find that he still has to fight the war in his head and Jenna Callahan and her family are there to lend him a hand. Jenna has been through a hell of her own so she understands what it means to be at the end of your rope. As clever as the author was, I ws not awre of its srong Christian message util I was well into the heart of the book. I liked that about t
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Jan 28, 2010
Crystal
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Jenna's Cowboy is emotionally-gripping and beautifully done romance. I think I ran through all of my feelings in a good way while reading Jenna's Cowboy. The characters of Jenna and Nate have been through so much, Jenna a divorce and Nate service to the country in Iraq and Afghanistan. The romance is set up from the beginning so the book is more about Nate's healing as the romance progresses. There are a few surprises along the way and the plot moves at a wonderful pace. There is never a du
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Jan 18, 2010
Carman
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This book will really touch you. Nate’s struggles with PTSD will make you think more about the people who risk their lives to defend our country. I had never spent much time thinking about the side-effects of war and the stress that a person would be under in those situations. Jenna’s Cowboy made me even more appreciative of people like Nate who so bravely fight for us. The patriotism in these books is truly inspiring. I loved all the characters in this book! Jenna may have been hurt in the past
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Mar 02, 2010
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My Thoughts: Every once in a while I need a southern romance to tide me over. We meet Jenna who has a son and an ex husband who ran away to play a sport. We meet Nate who was Jenna's first real love back in high school. He's back in town after serving in the war. Jenna and Nate become intertwined once again. Nate is helping out on Jenna's families range so he's around a lot plus he likes spending time with Jenna because they were such good friends and mor More...
My Thoughts: Every once in a while I need a southern romance to tide me over. We meet Jenna who has a son and an ex husband who ran away to play a sport. We meet Nate who was Jenna's first real love back in high school. He's back in town after serving in the war. Jenna and Nate become intertwined once again. Nate is helping out on Jenna's families range so he's around a lot plus he likes spending time with Jenna because they were such good friends and mor More...
Jan 24, 2010
Lori
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I was so excited when I saw that Sharon Gillenwater was going to be releasing Jenna's Cowboy, the start of a new series! I remember reading her Palisades romances back when I was just discovering Christian Fiction romance; they were wonderful books. I must say that she has far exceeded my expectations with her newest release. I was hooked from page one, and couldn't read fast enough to see what was gonna happen next. She successfully brings her character to life, so much so, that I could eas
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Jan 23, 2010
Margaret
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It is plain to see in reading this story that Sharon Gillenwater is good at her research and explains things very well. I know nothing about ranching or farming, but I felt from the explanations and pictures drawn by her imagery were great. I thoroughly enjoyed the romance of the story and the cover is perfect for the character of Nate. While reading this book I was thinking about the different things that I was going to say in the review about how much I enjoyed the characters and the visualiza
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Apr 08, 2010
Laura
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This was an easy read, and I also found it quite interesting to read about someone with PTSD. I know it's just a novel, but I think the more people know about PTSD, the more accepted it's going to be and hopefully people will be free to find treatment.
I always like a story about childhood friends, and this novel had it. I'm interested to read the others in the series and see what happens to the other characters in the book.
I always like a story about childhood friends, and this novel had it. I'm interested to read the others in the series and see what happens to the other characters in the book.
Jan 08, 2012
Jill
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Nice piece of Christian fiction about a soldier who returns home from Iraq and finds bimself dealing with PTSD. Light reading, but entertaining. Looks like this might be the first in a series, which I didn't know. But it is well written, and I would read another book written by the same author, so this news isn't unwelcome.
Jan 22, 2012
Shari
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This book dealt with a lot of stuff. Main character is Iraq war veteran who has to deal with PTSD. One of his main fears was fire and of course there was a huge fire that took out half the town where he lived. But God took away his fear of fire and he was able to help. Liked that it had a happy ending too.
Jan 05, 2012
Martha
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I really liked this book. You can’t help but root for Nate; he’s such a lovable character. And Zach is just too cute for words! It was a very heartfelt book and you could feel the love and the heartache though it. I’m not one for religious books at all but I thought this one was well done.
Jan 02, 2012
Susie
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I was recently wishing for a book about two people who actually want to fall in love. Well, I found it, and it's boring. I get tired of all the misunderstandings and characters refusing to admit that they are in love, but apparently that's what makes reading interesting.
Jan 05, 2012
Laurel
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This book was good. I am glad to have a love story that was two people that have know each other for a long time. It was also refreshing to have a story about two broken people finding healing in their belief in God. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.
Jan 06, 2010
Victoria Bylin
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I loved this story. It's sweet and intense at the same time, humorous in places and deadly serious in others. If you're in the military or love someone who is, this book is very enlightening. It's also got a wonderfully sweet romance. Loved it!
Sep 15, 2011
Aerykah
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Just finished this one and thoroughly enjoyed it!
Reading about the struggles of 2 military veterans dealing with PTSD helped me understand some of what my grandpa and uncle went through in the Philippines and Vietnam, not to mention what our soldiers are going through now.
A couple things I especially liked: it showed a father who wasn't afraid to admit his mistakes to his children and apologize for them, it also showed a family who encouraged each other to follow God and do what they More...
Reading about the struggles of 2 military veterans dealing with PTSD helped me understand some of what my grandpa and uncle went through in the Philippines and Vietnam, not to mention what our soldiers are going through now.
A couple things I especially liked: it showed a father who wasn't afraid to admit his mistakes to his children and apologize for them, it also showed a family who encouraged each other to follow God and do what they More...
Jan 04, 2010
Verlina
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Great story. Page turner!
Every chapter brings a new twist.
First in series, I will be finishing reading the series as they come out! Great love story!
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Every chapter brings a new twist.
First in series, I will be finishing reading the series as they come out! Great love story!
~~Read my full review at: www.WhatYouReadingNow.blogspot.com
Feb 26, 2011
Ann
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Very informative, without being overbearing, about what life is like for vets who come home from war zones...nightmares, other difficulties.
A great, realistic modern day romance, sweet ending.
A great, realistic modern day romance, sweet ending.
Jan 18, 2012
Mia
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A nice easy read love story about two people who have loved each other since their teens but never admitted. It is also about a returning vet from the wars and dealing with the PTSD.
