Still out of breath from that thrill ride! I finished this action-packed novel in one sitting because I could not put it down! Danger on the Ranch is the first installment in a new series by Dana Mentink. This book has it all...nail-biting suspense, good versus evil, unexpected relationships, etc! Can't wait to read the others!

I was given a copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review! ( )

Danger on the Ranch captured my attention from the moment I started reading. The book is full of danger, twists, turns, second chances, and more. Mitch Whitehorse solidly represents the loner ex-lawman. His brother represents the epitome of evil as a convicted murderer. Mitch believes Jane Reyes (his brother’s wife) knew about what her husband was doing.

When Jane comes to Mitch to ask for help, my heart broke for her when he refused initially. Through turns and twists, Mitch comes to realize Jane was innocent. His turnabout and willingness to protect Jane made me happy. Mitch’s father, his uncle, aunt, and the ranch hands that are like sons to Mitch’s uncle add dimension and depth to the story. Their willingness to do what it takes to keep Mitch, Jane and her son safe demonstrate true Christian charity.

When Mitch realizes someone must be helping his brother with his escape and murder attempts of Mitch and Jane, they are both surprised to find out who is helping him.

The characters are believable. The storyline is intense. I found myself unable to put the book down. Truly this is a book worth reading. So check it out for yourself.

I received a copy of this book for my fair and honest review. ( )

I am so excited about this book I can hardly write my review. It starts off immediately with a cringe worthy crime and my skin crawled as I read what this horrible person did. It's not every day that you have to worry if your psycho brother gets out of prison, but for Mitch it becomes a reality. I won't go into details about what Mitch's brother Wade has done, but I can assure you Wade is dangerous and has a cold heart. Putting your brother away in prison was satisfying for Mitch but Wade won't let a prison cell stop him from getting revenge.

When I first met Jane in the story I wasn't quite sure if I trusted her. How could she not know what her husband had been doing? It was right there under her nose and yet she tells everyone she had no idea. The last person Mitch wants to see is Jane because he has always believed she was part of his brother's crime spree. I loved the suspense when Mitch finds out that Wade has escaped and Jane has come to him for help. She says her life is in danger and she holds a secret that Wade would kill for.

The story is well written and I loved how the author has a lesson in the story about trust and forgiveness. Those two words I think are the hardest for anyone to deal with. How can you trust someone who you believe was part of a sinister crime? I'm surprised it doesn't take Wade very long to sniff out the trail of Mitch and Jane. He is determined to get revenge and readers we are in for a ride that goes bumpy and fast as a real threat comes to Mitch and his ranch.

The ranch has some wonderful characters living on it and I adored Ginny and Gus. Ginny is a feisty woman who doesn't back down to anyone. She has a big heart and wants to make sure that Jane is safe. I really liked the program the ranch was starting to help veterans adapt and it sure is something much needed in our country today.

I have been on the edge of my seat while reading this book. I love how Jane shares God with Mitch and explains how much God has protected her and blessed her. The action keeps coming as Wade gets closer to finding her and Mitch. I absolutely loved the twist in the story and was completely taken off guard. This is one of the best stories the author has written and is definitely a page turner. Get ready for a suspenseful ride as Danger on the Ranch explodes with faith, family, danger and second chances.

" Your past doesn't define you, Mitch. Your God does."

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit The review is my own opinion. ( )

I can’t wait to see what the next books in this series will be like. It was such a treat learning about Mitch and Jane and Ben. I don’t know how I would react to find out that my husband was a serial killer. You think that you know people that you are close to but one can neve know all of someone else’s secrets. This book had a lot of twists and turns. I really enjoyed this. I received a copy of this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

What I think you should know:
Dana Mentink has written another wonderful book that kept me on my toes. Danger On The Ranch is truly suspense filled, for me this wasn’t a late night while you are home alone in a storm read.

What you might want to know ahead of time:
They fit perfectly in the story but would like to warn that the following are mentioned without much detail: Kidnapping, Rape, Murder, Stalking

Who I loved the most:
Mitch Whitehorse is a great character, strong and determined not to let his family and his past determine his future, however at the same time he is going to protect the world from his brother. Jane was a very close second, she is such a fierce mama that I can identify with, I would move mountains to save my baby. The supporting characters are intriguing, I would enjoy reading more about the residents of Roughwater Ranch!

Who will love this book( Just to name a few):
If you are a fan of Cowboys
If you enjoy contemporary Christian Fiction.
If you enjoy danger and mystery
This story is a fun clean fictional novel, it is not heavy on the romance even if you shy away from typical romance novels this should still be a very enjoyable read for you.

I received a complimentary copy for this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own. ( )