Valentine's Cowboy Rescue

This first story in the series, Cowboys of Wildcat Creek is a sweet, clean contemporary novel about two individuals that never expected to fall in love. Jenny Schofield is an Army nurse that after an attack in Afghanistan, has left the Army and is back home living in an isolated cabin with her service dog, Val. She suffers from PTSD and the dog is her constant companion. In the middle of a snowstorm she ends up rescuing cowboy Tucker Mason. From that moment on, a friendship develops. The attraction is there, though subtle. Jenny fears that she’ll never have a normal life due to her PTSD and stoic Tucker’s experience in relationships have left him cautious to give his heart away. It’s a touching story about taking a leap of faith and finding a special person when they least expected. It’s also a reminder of the effects war has on the brave men and women who are willing to put their lives in danger to keep us and our country safe. As a society and individuals, we need to be more conscious of their needs and do more to help them upon their return. I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Jenny was not in the army now, but in Wyoming. She rented a cabin, she could hear the snow fall. Her rescue dog loved to roll and played in it. A noise, brought back the fear of when she was overseas. Her dog, Val wanted outside, a truck with a man injured, she was intrigued by him from the first, A. offhand proposal, then he went to visit family, would he return. Changes are not welcome by these two who are dealing with past trauma Can love and a rescue dog help change that. Enjoyed reading. Delightful story of how healing and a new love comes. Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.

WHERE YOU ARE IS HOME The story is a clean contemporary western with a great cast of characters. The town of Wildcat Creek is smaller, with people knowing each other. It was the perfect place for Jenny to return after her stint in the Army. Meeting foreman Tucker Mason for Bill Mackey of the Bar 7 Ranch may be a step in healing—for her and him. Veteran Army nurse Jenny Schofield has returned to her hometown of Wildcat Creek, Wyoming. Six years in the Army and a tour of Afghanistan have left her suffering PTSD. With the help of her trusted, four-legged friend, Val, she is trying to learn how to cope with loud noises. The story's plot begins during a predicted snowstorm when Val becomes agitated, and finally, Jenny, and he will go outside. Val must have heard the truck crash in the ditch at the end of Jenny's driveway. She will help rescue Tuck and take him back to her cabin to wait out the storm. The days together will have Tuck and Jenny getting to know each other, but he keeps things close, not revealing too much about himself. It's a beginning. When Jenny receives an in-house nursing position in town, she will keep Tuck informed about where she is, and he will come by and bring gifts for her and her elderly patient. Slowly, the relationship progresses, and finally, Tuck asks Jenny to the Valentine's Day dance in town. She is so unsure of how she will react, he has seen her becoming upset over loud noises, and things could be unpredictable at the dance. Tuck: There's a dance on Valentine's Day at the Grange. Would you like to go? With me? Jenny: I would, but you know me. I don't think it would be a good match. Sadie has a word for it—freaking out. What if I did at the dance? Tuck: What if you didn't? Jenny: What do you mean? Tuck: I know you never know when you're going to have a flashback and it's terrifying. But you have Val and you'd have me, and between us I bet we could keep you focused. If a flashback happens, then it does. Please don't shut yourself away from everything in case of. Unless you don't want to go with me. You can tell me straight out, I can take it. Jenny: I'd love to go with you. There's no one else I'd like to go with, it's just--. Tuck: Then just think about it. I'll pick you up at seven, we'd try the dance and if it isn't comfortable, we go right home. I love the characters, their chemistry, and how they help each other heal. One from hurt, one from war—but the pain affects them. Throw in a German Shepherd who helps both of them along. The story kept the pages turning, and I look forward to more in this new series.