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Braver Than You Know
She’s hunting her future. He’s got her in his sights.
Wildlife photographer Kimberley Colter wonders if she’ll ever be brave enough to go after dangerous animals again. Part of her died in the Rockies last year when a photo shoot turned into a nightmare. Now she’s trying to resurrect her career and move on with her life. But she’s hiding something.
Cattle rancher Lincoln Steele has lost a lot, including his marriage and chosen career. His top priority is to help his young son overcome an emotional trauma. During a chance encounter with a gorgeous photographer in the forest, he sees the instant connection between her and his son. And he can’t deny that he’s attracted to her, too. Trouble is, so is his best friend.
Drought grips Turtle Mountain and emotions soar as Kimberley and Lincoln come face to face with their painful pasts. The fight to overcome their fears and move to a place of healing takes every bit of courage in their hearts. She must choose where her future lies. Will it be with him?
Braver Than You Know is the first book of the Prairie Hearts series of contemporary romances with inspirational elements. With a core theme of courage, the novel holds a breath of fresh air, a whisper of grace, and a riveting taste of suspense. If you like strong heroines, cowboy charisma, outdoor action and adventure, and tales of emotional courage, you'll love Katie Ardea's story of fighting old fears and finding new love.
Wildlife photographer Kimberley Colter wonders if she’ll ever be brave enough to go after dangerous animals again. Part of her died in the Rockies last year when a photo shoot turned into a nightmare. Now she’s trying to resurrect her career and move on with her life. But she’s hiding something.
Cattle rancher Lincoln Steele has lost a lot, including his marriage and chosen career. His top priority is to help his young son overcome an emotional trauma. During a chance encounter with a gorgeous photographer in the forest, he sees the instant connection between her and his son. And he can’t deny that he’s attracted to her, too. Trouble is, so is his best friend.
Drought grips Turtle Mountain and emotions soar as Kimberley and Lincoln come face to face with their painful pasts. The fight to overcome their fears and move to a place of healing takes every bit of courage in their hearts. She must choose where her future lies. Will it be with him?
Braver Than You Know is the first book of the Prairie Hearts series of contemporary romances with inspirational elements. With a core theme of courage, the novel holds a breath of fresh air, a whisper of grace, and a riveting taste of suspense. If you like strong heroines, cowboy charisma, outdoor action and adventure, and tales of emotional courage, you'll love Katie Ardea's story of fighting old fears and finding new love.
355 pages, Paperback
Published November 5, 2019
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November 15, 2019
A thrilling story overlaid with romance. Well crafted back story really brings the characers to life. Even non romance readers will enjoy the book.
November 23, 2019
Kimberley Colter, a wildlife photographer, is starting over in a new province after a tragedy, and trying to overcome emotional and physical scars. Rancher Lincoln Steele is trying to manage being a single father and a career he didn’t want. Both he and his son have wounds of their own. Secondary characters with significant plot roles include Steele’s best friend and his sister, and apart from the romantic arc of the primary relationship plot there are multiple romantic rivalries, the survival of the ranch, and a threat to Kimberley. The story is relatively chaste and leans towards inspirational.
There’s a lot going on, but the pacing is generally brisk. At times I wanted scenes to last longer, but that’s better than wishing they would end. The main characters are realistic, relatable, and grow. Action scenes are balanced with quieter moments. One point of suspense later in the book is handled particularly well. Details of ranching, wildlife photography, and Canadian life on the prairies are interesting and impressive – Ardea either did a lot of research or has a lot of experience. I’m looking forward to the next in this series.
I received an ARC of this story and am voluntarily giving my honest review.
There’s a lot going on, but the pacing is generally brisk. At times I wanted scenes to last longer, but that’s better than wishing they would end. The main characters are realistic, relatable, and grow. Action scenes are balanced with quieter moments. One point of suspense later in the book is handled particularly well. Details of ranching, wildlife photography, and Canadian life on the prairies are interesting and impressive – Ardea either did a lot of research or has a lot of experience. I’m looking forward to the next in this series.
I received an ARC of this story and am voluntarily giving my honest review.
May 19, 2020
Kimberley was a wild life photographer. Normally, she’d be the one spotting and shooting, but this time, someone else was watching her instead. It would seem that Lincoln’s teen son had taken an instant liking to the pretty lady.
The writing was pretty good, although the pace was rather slow and steady. It had a lyrical quality that was elegant and free-flowing. I liked the lush scenery of the Rocky Mountain view and the emotional drama of the characters was endearing. The love story is sweet and heartfelt, and it’s certainly provokes everyone to think that we, ourselves, must be braver than you know.
An inspirational tale!
The writing was pretty good, although the pace was rather slow and steady. It had a lyrical quality that was elegant and free-flowing. I liked the lush scenery of the Rocky Mountain view and the emotional drama of the characters was endearing. The love story is sweet and heartfelt, and it’s certainly provokes everyone to think that we, ourselves, must be braver than you know.
An inspirational tale!
February 18, 2026
I loved this book about Lincoln or Linc and Kimberly or Kimmie. They meet at a park when Linc is with his son and his sister. Kimmie can't forget him but she's trying to get over a trauma that happened to her. She moves onto his mother's land and is still taking pictures of animals.
They have to get to know each other since his son is connected to her in some way and he talks to her whereas he doesn't talk to other women voluntarily. So she helps him there and he helps her with things around the house she's renting.
They have to get to know each other since his son is connected to her in some way and he talks to her whereas he doesn't talk to other women voluntarily. So she helps him there and he helps her with things around the house she's renting.
November 19, 2019
I did not want the book to end. I felt that I knew the characters, they were believable and well developed. I love nature and I felt like I was truly on scene during the adventures. A great escape that I recommend; I look forward to future books written by Katie Ardea.
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November 23, 2019
A beautiful story of loss, courage, healing and love! Beautifully written with it descriptions of the Canadian landscape. This story is one you will not want to put down. I can’t wait for the next in the series.
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November 18, 2019Super Read!
Characters that you can believe in.
The beauty of Nature keeps you reading.
Characters that you can believe in.
The beauty of Nature keeps you reading.
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