Heart of a Rancher

Claremont, Alabama #5

by Renee Andrews

A dude ranch is John Cutter's lifelong dream, but it's one that the banks won't fund. So when a big-city businesswoman invests in the project—and stays to make the ranch a reality—John is thrilled. Despite her fancy clothes, Dana Brooks is the opposite of the gal who broke John's heart by leaving the country for the city. Dana's hard work, appreciation for the land and kindness to his family soon has John thinking about forever. But when he discovers her shocking secret, will John lose everything—or risk it all to believe in love?

Genres: Love Inspired, Romance, Christian, Christian Fiction

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

National Readers' Choice Award and RT Reviewers' Choice Award winner Renee Andrews spends a lot of time in the gym. No, she isn't working out. Her husband, a former All-American gymnast, co-owns ACE Cheer and Tumbling. She is thankful the talented kids at the gym don't have a problem when she brings her laptop and writes while they sweat. When she isn't writing, she's typically traveling with her husband, bragging about their two sons and new daughters-in-law or spoiling their grandchildren.

Renee is a kidney donor and actively supports organ donation. In 2013, she, her husband and their oldest son competed as team Hello Kidney on the American Bible Challenge to raise money for living donors and to raise awareness for the need for living donors.

If you are considering becoming a living donor, ask her about how you can also save a life by sharing your spare! Or check out the “living donor” section of her Web site, http://www.ReneeAndrews.com She welcomes prayer requests and loves to hear from readers! Write to her at Renee@ReneeAndrews.com

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Books by Renee Andrews
Her Valentine Family – February 2011
Healing Autumn’s Heart – October 2011
Cake Icing, Butt Budder and Tea Lids - October 2011
Picture Perfect Family – March 2012
Love Reunited – October 2012
Mornings with Jesus 2013 – September 2012
Heart of a Rancher – January 2013
Profiled – February 2013
Bride Wanted – July 2013
Yuletide Twins – November 2013
Mornings with Jesus 2014 – December 2013
Mommy Wanted – January 2014
Small Town Billionaire - September 2014
Mondays with Jesus 2015 - October 2014
Daddy Wanted - February 2015
Baby Wanted - August 2015
Family Wanted - September 2015
Mondays with Jesus 2016 - October 2015
Mondays with Jesus 2017 - October 2016
Second Chance Father - December 2016
Child Wanted - July 2017

Reviews

[Kathie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each one of this series about Claremont, AL seems to be even better and more engaging than the one before. I love a series like this, where the characters from prior books keep popping up in each new book. In this book, John Cutter was left to work the ranch and raise his younger brother while his other brother, Landon, was in the military. Now Landon is home and John is attending college - and they are both trying to figure out how to make the ranch more profitable. John met Dana through one of his college websites. She is well-known & wealthy AND she wants to help John's business get off the ground. Neither of them is ready for what happens when Dana comes to Claremont for a month-long visit!

[Barbara Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to admit a Dude Ranch in AL seems far fetched to me. I live in a neighboring state and have spent a great deal of time in AL. Even after reading this wonderful story, I still have my doubts but honestly it doesn't matter. The story was great! Just like all the books I have read in this series. I love that Dana, though wealthy and privileged, doesn't flaunt that lifestyle no consider herself above others. She embraces down home life and pitches in with gusto. She and John do their best to not fall in love, but their best isn't strong enough!

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice gentle story that fits well with the name of this division.

[Sheila · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was ok. I did not like the stereotypes of People from Chicago and people from the south.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart of a Rancher by Renee Andrews

A dude ranch is John Cutter's lifelong dream, but it's one that the banks won't fund. So when a big-city businesswoman invests in the project—and stays to make the ranch a reality—John is thrilled. Despite her fancy clothes, Dana Brooks is the opposite of the gal who broke John's heart by leaving the country for the city. Dana's hard work, appreciation for the land and kindness to his family soon has John thinking about forever. But when he discovers her shocking secret, will John lose everything—or risk it all to believe in love?
what is Dana shocking secret?
where did John and Dana meet?
What was it about Dana that attracted John ?
will John risk it all to believe in love?
Does Dana feel at home on the ranch?
do you enjoy reading Love Inspired books?
Heart of a Rancher (Love Inspired)
by Renee Andrews is a wonderful well written 5 stars book.
I highly recommend Heart of a Rancher by Renee Andrews.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Renee Andrews.

Small-Town Billionaire

BRIDE WANTED

Mommy Wanted

Yuletide Twins

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claremont, Alabama
Book 5

John Cutter has been through a lot already. He's watched both his parents die, raised his brother, helped his other brother get settled after his time in the military, get his brother married and settle...now it's his turn to do what he wants. His dream is to start a dude ranch, and rich businesswoman, Dana Brooks, is just the person to help him. But he's already had one city girlfriend and doesn't plan on going down that road again...

This is just a sweet story. It's a fast read, but is a nice, refreshing story about the poor cowboy and the rich businesswoman getting together to realize what's really important. They both find a spiritual awareness along the way, and maybe they'll be able to find each other.

Renee Andrews does such a wonderful job with her characters and the town of Claremont. I've enjoyed every one of her stories thus far and can't wait to read the next installment! I am very happy with the way this story ends and cannot wait to get Ryan's story (that's Dana's brother).

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've stopped reading love-inspired stories for a while because I read them so much that I wore the love stories genre out. I picked back up on it with "Heart of a Rancher." I was not disappointed...enjoyed every page I read.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart of a Rancher

Excellent story of a rancher who is struggling to keep the family property together and wants to turn it into a dude ranch, however he can't get a loan. When heiress, Dana Brooks, decides to invest in his venture, she didn't realize that she would fall in love.

[Lindsay Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! Very sweet, romantic and moral. Great description and I loved that it was faith-based. Great!

[Harlequin Books]

Category: Inspirational Romance

[Dpic · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nice story but the religious chatter does not appeal.

[Rhoda Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

So positive. So upbeat. It stirs so many feelings of love. Our love for others & Gods love for us.

[Heather Costa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exactly what you would expect from a book like this. Good easy read.