3/5
I didn't love it, nor did I hate it.
I am glad I read it once although I probably won't reread. ( )

Karen Witemeyer is always a must-read-hurry-to-pick-up-as-soon-as-you-can-author. She has the best westerns, the sweetest romances, and the most lovable heroes.

With a cover like At Love's Command you can't help but expect to love the rough, sad, broken, and in need of love, hero, Matthew Hanger. Hero Hanger, I guess you could say.

As much as I have love Mrs. Witemeyer's other books I loved this one even more for the brotherly love that the Hanger's Horsemen had for each other, they'd been through life and death together, they'd fought and now fell in love while watching each other's backs.

Now, I don't love the feminst side of Jo, who wanted to be respected, but with that aside I loved her, the fact she would do so much for the ones she loved was so sweet, I liked the faith that they both had, and they grew to have.
I was scared for a bit toward the end … I'm waiting for the day Karen Witemeyer goes so far as to kill a main character, she comes so close to it so often lately!

A lovely start to an attention commanding new series.

With the start of a new series I am saddened that it will be so long until I can get the next book but each of the guys have me eager to read their stories, especially with the way the book ended, somehow I don't see the stories going how the characters expect, I look forward to finding how accurate my guess is or if I am one hundred percent wrong.

Also, I would love a story about Charlie after the Hanger's Horsemen get theirs!

At Love's Command nearly beats Head in the Clouds but not quite since you can't beat a cute little kid even a fictional adorable kid in a book.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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Another great book by Karen Witemeyer! This book was action packed and a definite page turner!
A group of ex soldiers take on jobs to see justice served. In the midst of a job, they come across a lady doctor who needs help. This job turns into a dangerous one quickly. With God's help they persevere and bring the outlaws to justice. There's even a love story that is endearing! A must read! ( )

The power of God’s redemption

History isn’t always pretty - in fact it can be something we would prefer not to know. However, learning from history will allow us to keep things from happening again.

This first book in the Hanger’s Horsemen series starts off with just that sort of history. The horror shouldn’t be overlooked, but the learning brings a new way of dealing with life around them for Captain Matthew Hanger and his 3 compatriots. Hired as mercenaries, they seek to minimize casualties and still get the job done.

Josephine Burkett is actually Dr. Joe, well trained and yet looked at as though she couldn’t possibly do the job, because she is female. Her introduction to the Captain precipitated the comment - The poor male brain - so susceptible to gender-oriented shock. What a fabulous character for 1890!

Overall, a most enjoyable book, even for one who does not usually read Westerns. These comments and impressions are my own and were in no way solicited. ( )

A Godly Hero and a Lady Doctor. Could this be a match made in Heaven? But these two meet in Purgatory, Texas!
Matthew Hanger and his three comrades have retired from the cavalry and become united in a cause for justice. After Mark Wallace is injured, they turn to Josephine Burkett to do the doctoring. Dr. Jo has made her mark in the medical world and expects that her matrimonial prospects are dim. Until she meets Matt Hanger. Quote: He made a glorious picture. Tall in the saddle. Valiant. Unafraid of dangers that lurked ahead. A hero on a noble quest.
I loved the premise that Matt, Jonah, Mark and Luke were ex-military and used their experience to right wrongs. Luke is nicknamed Preach and has a Scripture for everything, especially before the Horsemen set out to roust outlaws. They seek God’s direction in everything and learn how to submit to Him. They have faith and integrity.
The banter between Matt and Jo with her: “highfalutin, ten dollar words” showed their personalities. Dr. Jo might be educated but she can understand people and is loyal to family.
Another winner for Karen Witemeyer with more to come from the other Horsemen.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House on behalf of the author. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.* ( )