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Rodeo Royalty #2
Rodeo Rescue
With the ink still dry on her new veterinary license, Rodeo Queen Ruth Davis returns to Angel Springs as the new town vet. It seems her plans to save the world as a veterinary missionary are on hold. But, when her first patient arrives in the arms of battered rodeo man, Dodge Atwell, she realizes God has bigger plans than she ever dreamed possible.
The last thing Dodge wants, or needs, in his life is Ruth. Her annoying habit of quoting Scripture only serves to remind him that she's everything he's not-Pure, innocent, good.
When Dodge returns to her clinic, with yet another rescued dog, Ruth cannot help but become fascinated with the man and his scars-the physical ones there for the world to see, as well as spiritual ones she senses lurking beneath the surface.
Could the reluctant animal savior be the hero she's been waiting for all her life?
The last thing Dodge wants, or needs, in his life is Ruth. Her annoying habit of quoting Scripture only serves to remind him that she's everything he's not-Pure, innocent, good.
When Dodge returns to her clinic, with yet another rescued dog, Ruth cannot help but become fascinated with the man and his scars-the physical ones there for the world to see, as well as spiritual ones she senses lurking beneath the surface.
Could the reluctant animal savior be the hero she's been waiting for all her life?
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 24, 2011
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Teri Wilson
195 books1,622 followersNew York Times bestselling author Teri Wilson writes heartwarming contemporary romance with a touch of whimsy. Four of Teri's books have been adapted into Hallmark Channel Original Movies, including UNLEASHING MR. DARCY (plus its sequel MARRYING MR. DARCY), ROYAL-ISH, based on her book ONCE UPON A ROYAL SUMMER, THE ART OF US and NORTHERN LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS, based on her book SLEIGH BELL SWEETHEARTS. She is also a recipient of the prestigious RITA Award for excellence in romantic fiction and a 2022 inductee into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame.
When she’s not writing, Teri enjoys visiting schools and health care facilities with her Cavalier King Charles spaniel Charm, a registered therapy dog and reading education assistance dog. Teri also loves pretty dresses, cupcakes, going to the ballet and following the British royal family. Visit her at www.teriwilson.net or on Instagram @teriwilsonauthor.
When she’s not writing, Teri enjoys visiting schools and health care facilities with her Cavalier King Charles spaniel Charm, a registered therapy dog and reading education assistance dog. Teri also loves pretty dresses, cupcakes, going to the ballet and following the British royal family. Visit her at www.teriwilson.net or on Instagram @teriwilsonauthor.
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June 4, 2011
Welcome back to Angel Springs, Texas. We revisit this lovely town in book two of The Rodeo Royalty Series. This time around, the story's main heroine is Ruth Davis, former rodeo queen and newly licensed veterinarian. And who should be one of her first customers but Dodge Atwall, who'd been through a terrible accident while Ruth was gone. He no longer lets anyone get close to him, or gets close to anyone else. But something about Ruth keeps him coming back.
I enjoyed Ruth's character in the first book, and I'm so glad that she's back for her own story. And Dodge, well, there's just something about a damaged, dark hero that draws me in. I'm glad I got to see a change in him and that he faces his feelings about his past. Teri Wilson has a way of taking tortured souls and saving them, and this book is no exception. It's beautifully written, with strong characters and moving plot.
If you enjoy a sweet romance with a strong faith element, then don't miss this book. In fact, don't miss this series. I can't wait for the next instalment!
I enjoyed Ruth's character in the first book, and I'm so glad that she's back for her own story. And Dodge, well, there's just something about a damaged, dark hero that draws me in. I'm glad I got to see a change in him and that he faces his feelings about his past. Teri Wilson has a way of taking tortured souls and saving them, and this book is no exception. It's beautifully written, with strong characters and moving plot.
If you enjoy a sweet romance with a strong faith element, then don't miss this book. In fact, don't miss this series. I can't wait for the next instalment!
April 9, 2011
(More like four and a half stars).
Teri Wilson rocks at writing the broken hero, men with emotional or physical scars that you wanna take home and tend to health. This is the second book I've read of hers and it pretty much ensures she will remain on my must read list in the future.
In Rodeo Rescue, Wilson crafted romantic tension so strong you could reach out and pluck it, then delivered one of the best first kiss scenes I've read in a while. I'm tempted to quote it here, but you should probably read it for yourself. This short book packs a huge emotional hit and if you're anything like me, you won't be able to read it without a goofy grin on your face.
Rescue is the second in a series. It's a standalone so you don't have to read number one (but the first made my top ten romances of 2010, so why wouldn't you?). The author grounds us in the series by bringing back Josie and Luke from Rodeo Redemption. I only wish Josie had played a meaningful part in the story, I kinda felt like she was just filling up space. It's the only minor quibble I had with an otherwise superb book.
Teri Wilson rocks at writing the broken hero, men with emotional or physical scars that you wanna take home and tend to health. This is the second book I've read of hers and it pretty much ensures she will remain on my must read list in the future.
In Rodeo Rescue, Wilson crafted romantic tension so strong you could reach out and pluck it, then delivered one of the best first kiss scenes I've read in a while. I'm tempted to quote it here, but you should probably read it for yourself. This short book packs a huge emotional hit and if you're anything like me, you won't be able to read it without a goofy grin on your face.
Rescue is the second in a series. It's a standalone so you don't have to read number one (but the first made my top ten romances of 2010, so why wouldn't you?). The author grounds us in the series by bringing back Josie and Luke from Rodeo Redemption. I only wish Josie had played a meaningful part in the story, I kinda felt like she was just filling up space. It's the only minor quibble I had with an otherwise superb book.
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