The Wedding Ranch
A Novel
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4.2 • 19 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
A second chance at love awaits two brokenhearted people if they’re just willing to trust each other—and themselves, in USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle's The Wedding Ranch.
When Lorri Walker’s husband gifted her with a mastiff puppy on Valentine’s Day, she believed he was recommitting himself to their marriage after going astray. Six months later, he left both her and their dog for someone else. Since her recent move to Dalton Mill to unbraid herself from the past, Lorri’s graphic design business is now flourishing, her growing mastiff, Mister, has plenty of space to romp, and her ex in Raleigh can fade to a distant memory.
Ryder Bolt is haunted by the tragic loss of his wife and young son seven years ago. Thankfully, ranching keeps Ryder busy, and spending time with his niece and nephew—whose venue, The Wedding Ranch, has become a popular tourist destination—keeps him from getting lonely.
When Lorri and Ryder met, love was the last thing they were looking for. When they’re together, smiles come easier and burdens feel lighter, and both are embracing the possibility of something deeper.
But when a long-buried revelation surfaces, the fate that brought them together threatens to tear them apart.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
With this sweet, folksy contemporary, Naigle (What Remains True) proves it's never too late to find love, as sparks fly between a widower and a divorcée. Lorri Walker's husband, Craig, tries to repair their relationship by giving her a massive mastiff puppy for Valentine's Day—but ends up leaving her for the dog trainer. Eager for a fresh start, Lori sells the home she and Craig shared and moves with her puppy to "farmhouse-chic," small-town Dalton Mill, N.C. A trip to the county fair ends with handsome widower Ryder Bolt saving Lorri from a runaway steer, sparking an easy friendship and a surprising attraction. Their relationship solidifies at the celebrity wedding of country singer Cody Tuggle, a friend of Lorri's from high school, which takes place at the eponymous venue, owned by Ryder and run by his niece and nephew. But when Lorri discovers a connection between her family and the death of Ryder's wife and son, she fears the truth will fracture their newfound love beyond repair. The theme of overcoming grief and tragedy to embrace new love resonates on every page. This is sure to tug at readers' heartstrings.
Customer Reviews
The Wedding Ranch
A*R*C for honest review with no compensation Received from NetGalley and St Martin Press 4.5 stars
The Wedding Ranch by Nancy Naigle is a story of love, loss, picking up the pieces and moving forward. After her divorce Lorri decides to move along with her puppy Mister to the town of Dalton Mill.
Ryder lost his family years ago, so looking for love again is not what he wants except something about Lorri gets to him…
Past burdens, laughter, family, forgiveness, faith and so much more…read on to see where it all ends…
Heartwarming Romance
Four and a Half Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭒
The Wedding Ranch by Nancy Naigle is a wholesome romance set in a small town featuring a large Mastiff dog!
Story Recap:
Lorri Walker thought her husband was trying to save her marriage when he gave her a Mastiff puppy for Valentine's day. Six months later, he left her, and the dog for good. Lorri decides to move out of Raliegh and move to the rural suburb of Dalton Mills and finds a home with a big yard for her dog, Mister.
Ryder Bolt has lived in Dalton Mills his entire life, and he’s not happy about the housing development that was built on land that should have been his. Still grieving after the death of his wife and young son, seven years ago, Ryder tries to keep busy with his ranch and helping his twin niece and nephew with their wedding event business at The Wedding Ranch.
Neither Ryder nor Lorri want a relationship, but as they spend more time together, their friendship becomes more. But, can their past show up and change their future?
My Thoughts:
I love a good small town romance, and The Wedding Ranch was all that and more! I love a romance when both characters don’t want a relationship but just can’t help themselves as the attraction is so strong, and The Wedding Ranch is a perfect example.
I liked that Lorri wanted to move out of the city and live in a rural suburb, especially as she has such a big dog. She definitely enjoys the small town vibe and makes the most of moving to a small town.
I loved this heartwarming sweet romance. The characters were well developed and I liked them both very much. It was clear they were meant to be together from the start. But, they each had a considerable amount of baggage and I loved seeing how they each were able to unload it.
Recommendation:
I highly recommend The Wedding Ranch to anyone who enjoys a sweet romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
A sweet romance
If you love wholesome, a bit cheesy typical Hallmark type stories this is it. Lorri is getting on with her life after her divorce. New start, new beginnings, new home and a lovable puppy Mastiff named Mister.
Ryder knows practically everyone in town but meeting Lorri as he rescued her from a runaway steer was the start of a friends only friendship. Ryder has still not gotten over the lost of his wife and son 7 years ago. He has not been able to let go of the past, but as the friendship develops both learn to move on and forgive.
The story is slow building Christian base romance, for me very predictable where the story was going. I enjoyed how the characters developed and loved Mister. If you like a sweet romance story you will love it. Thank you NetGalley for this eARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story. #NetGalley #TheWeddingRanch