#BookReview Christmas at Hope Ranch

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.”

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Cheers & Happy Reading!

Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Spirited Stories

By Flossie Benton Rogers

Paranormal romance author who loves to shake the edges of reality.

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