The Cowgirl's Sacrifice by Tina Radcliffe

I fell in love with "The Hearts of Oklahoma" series from the very first book, Finding the Road Home. But while the four books that make up the series are all wonderful reads by themselves, reading them as a series makes this final book, The Cowgirl's Sacrifice, the icing on the cake. 

The four books are about the Rainbolt family which is made up of three brothers and a sister.

This book is Kate Rainbolt's story.

Kate was a rodeo cowgirl but due to injuries, she decides to go back to the Rainbolt Ranch to recuperate and accept the job as ranch foreman that her brothers had offered to her months earlier. However, when she arrives home she comes face to face with Jess McNally, her ex-boyfriend, who just so happens to have been hired as the foreman which leaves only one open job and she will have to work for Jess. From their first meeting, the electric sparks between them fly. 

When Kate was very young her father deserted their family. She made it her goal as a rodeo cowgirl to check every crowd at every rodeo to see if he was there. Unfortunately, she never saw him in the crowds. This was one of the reasons she stayed with the rodeo.

This book deals with issues of feeling abandoned, being emotionally scarred, forgiveness and feeling not worthy of love. All the Rainbolt's, as well as, Jess had to face some of these issues along the way. I loved the way the Rainbolt brothers were all so involved with Kate's healing. Both mentally and physically. 

There are scenes that made me cry, some made me smile and a couple gave me a great laugh. One of my favorite scenes is when Jess and his niece Olive decide to teach Kate to cook...in a crockpot so she wouldn't burn anything. But the one that brought tears to my eyes was on page 153 when Kate tells Jess's mom about a special gift she is going to give her. I couldn't stop crying as it touched my heart deeply.

I would highly recommend The Cowgirl's Sacrifice to anyone who loves Love Inspired Romance novels and just good sweet romance.

Definitely a 5-Star read!

I would like to thank the author for my copy of The Cowgirl's Sacrifice. I received my copy for free with no expectation of a positive or negative review.  The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,

Cindy

 

His Holiday Prayer by Tina Radcliffe

I love reading a good love story and Tina Radcliffe's newest book His Holiday Prayer was even better than expected. This book is the third offering in her "Hearts of Oklahoma" series and in my opinion, it is her best. The series follows the lives of the Rainboldt siblings in the town of Rebel, Oklahoma.

His Holiday Prayer is Tucker Rainbolt's story. He is a widower raising twin daughters and owns Rebel Vet and Rescue along with his partner Jenna Harper. He has decided he needs a change of scenery for himself and his daughters so he accepts a job in Texas.

Jenna tends to lien to being the shy quiet type and has always let Tucker be the voice of their business but once she learns Tucker is leaving she decides she needs to start taking over the business now before he leaves. As she starts stepping out, she blossoms, and people start taking notice. Even Tucker.

I loved seeing Tucker's and Jenna's feeling move from friendship into something beautiful.

Since it is a series, the reader is reacquainted with Tucker's brothers Mitch and Reece along with their families. Also, the fourth book in this series will be the brothers' sister Kate's story. I can hardly wait. Now, even though it is a series, this book can be read as a standalone book. I highly recommend reading Tucker and Jenna's story...especially if you love animals and Christmas.

On a 5-Star scale - 5 Huge Stars!!!!!

I would like to thank the author, Tina Radcliffe, for my copy of His Holiday Prayer. I received my copy for free with no expectation of a positive or negative review.  The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,