Wind River Rancher

Written by Lindsay McKenna

Narrated by Johanna Parker

The new novel from the bestselling author of Wind River Wrangler Something to hold on to. Not so long ago, Reese Lockhart was commanding a company of Marines. Now his life is spiraling out of control. The Bar C ranch outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming may be his last chance to save himself. Shaylene Crawford, an Afghanistan veteran herself, knows all too well the demons of PTSD-that's why she's determined to turn her family's cattle ranch into a place where wounded warriors can work, find a home, and rebuild their souls. Her embittered father nearly drank and gambled the place away, but with help from a small crew of vets-including the newest arrival, the quietly compelling Reese Lockhart-she intends to hold on to her dream. And when someone tries to destroy that dream, Reese will do whatever it takes to defend her.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 27, 2016
• ISBN: 9781501940774

Lindsay McKenna

A U.S. Navy veteran, she pioneered the military romance in 1993 with Captive of Fate, Silhouette Special edition. In 1989, she pioneered the 3-book series coming out monthly with the Love & Glory series. Her heart is on honoring our military men and women. Creator of the Wyoming Series and Shadow Warriors series for HQN, she writes emotionally intense love and suspense stories. Visit her online at www.LindsayMcKenna.com.

Reviews for Wind River Rancher

[cathygeha · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Wind River Rancher by Lindsay McKenna Wind River Valley #2Big issues discussed with potential for much more to be said about them in the books that may follow. I felt the ending was a bit abrupt with issues like what happens with Shay’s father, low ranch income, potential of future foreclosure, and what the futures of the three other wranglers with PTSD on the Bar C Ranch might end up being. I also felt that Reese and Shay were left dangling even though they were engaged with a wedding date in sight. The story had a feel-good-do-good aspect along with a bit of with an entire small town community pulling together to help one another out and most willing to employ ex-military. The book was educational in discussing PTSD a bit. I came away feeling that the author believes, as do many, that military veterans are not given the support they need when discharged and that this one small community could be a prototype for others to emulate – although – that would probably require a fairy godmother to come in with big bucks or a very magic wand. Do I recommend this book? – Yes, if you like slower paced, small town stories with happy endings and don’t mind a bit of predictability in the plot. I believe that there will be at least three more books in the future to discuss Noah, Garrett and Harper – the other three men on the Bar C Ranch. I looked up book one in the series since I had not read it and though it is set in the same locale I found it did not pertain to Bar C and this group of characters. At least I don’t think it did. What would I like to see in future books of the series? More back story for the characters and what caused their PTSD – it was mentioned a bit but perhaps an educational or informational blurb with signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, etc at the back might be beneficial – especially to someone who is reading and has no clue what it is or might be married to someone that has it and has not been diagnosed. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the copy of this book. This is my honest review. 3 Stars