Return
to the Double S Ranch in Gray’s Glen, Washington, in this second novel of the Double
S Ranch Series.
In the first book, we
met the Stafford family. Patriarch Sam is grievously ill. Oldest brother, Colt,
came home after losing his job on Wall Street. And while Colt was the star of
the first book, the second book concentrates on the middle brother, Nick, and
his shattered family.
Home on the Range seems to pick up
practically where the first book, Back in
the Saddle, left off. Both brothers, along with the youngest, Trey, know
the feelings of a mother’s abandonment; feelings Nick two little girls,
Cheyenne and Dakota, are wrestling with.
Nick
has finally agreed to get his girls professional help. Recommended by the
school principal, Dr. Elsa Andreas, is grappling with problems of her own. She
left Seattle after a devastating outcome with two of her patients. She’s living
in the woods, far off the beaten path, outside Gray’s Glen.
When
Nick first pulls up, he feels attracted to the beautiful young woman. His
oldest daughter immediately hates Elsa but feels the strong tug of attraction.
The
story is about forgiveness, redemption, second chances and new beginnings.
Home on the Range is predictable, but nonetheless a worthy read.
A perfect beach reads. It’s well written, follows a well-planned story arc and is
sprinkled liberally with some interesting plot twists. I found myself eagerly awaiting my evening
read-time so I could see how it would all turn out. I enjoyed getting to know the Stafford family,
Nick especially, better. Home on the
Range gets 4 out of 5 stars in Julie’s world. Why 4 stars? It’s a formulaic
plot that is a good read. I would recommend it to those looking for a light,
happily-ever-after- novel.
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