5 STARS FOR Christmas at Hope Ranch
Heartwarming Treasure of a Story
Title: Christmas at Hope Ranch
Author: Loretta C. Rogers
Published – Nov 2020
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Sub-Genre – Holiday Romance
Setting – a small town out west
Heroine – Addison James, a glamorous model who has been injured outside and in.
Hero- Wade Grey, small town sheriff dealing with past disappointment.
Other characters- salt of the earth Nell Hopewell who fosters orphan children; rough and tumble, chivalrous Emmett; Deputy Freddie Sumner; Millie who works for the sheriff; engaging children Joey and Julie; Boomer, a large Labrador; horses; various relatives of Wade; JJ Wallace back from service.
Major Themes- Love and courage can defeat the anguish and despair we fall into when life wallops us or people let us down.
Descriptors – Leaves you with a good feeling, one to be savored; the small town is so well detailed and comes so alive that you’ll feel it’s your home town; characters with complex problems mesh seamlessly; several characters deal with emotional issues; good insight into the innocence, fortitude, and emotional needs of children; a Christmas themed romance to be enjoyed all year.
Favorite Supporting Character- Emmett – “a handsome figure of a man” with generosity and guts.
Fun Tidbit- I love the delightful recipes at the end.
Memorable Line- “You sure know how to fluff an ol’ gal’s ego.”
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Spirited Stories
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