Reece “Steelhead” Browning has been at the Eagle Ridge Ranch, trying to recover from his severe PTSD. Gina Wilson is his physical therapist. She drives him absolutely nuts, in both a good way and a bad way. When he meets her too smart 6 year old, his defenses start to tumble down. After reading the first book in this series, I couldn’t wait for the second, so I dove right into this one. However, with this book, it was kind of hit and miss. It started out really good, but towards the end, not so much. Unfortunately, that tends to happen for me with this author. Still a 3 star read and would still recommend it. **I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

Reece “Steelhead” Browning has been at the Eagle Ridge Ranch, trying to recover from his severe PTSD. Gina Wilson is his physical therapist. She drives him absolutely nuts, in both a good way and a bad way. When he meets her too smart 6 year old, his defenses start to tumble down. After reading the first book in this series, I couldn’t wait for the second, so I dove right into this one. However, with this book, it was kind of hit and miss. It started out really good, but towards the end, not so much. Unfortunately, that tends to happen for me with this author. Still a 3 star read and would still recommend it. **I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

When Dustin “Dust” Frank was released from a military hospital after a horrible attack, he heads to his former commander’s ranch in Texas, the Eagle Ridge Ranch. As soon as he gets to town, he meets Kelcee Todd and fireworks explode, in the wrong way. This book was pretty good. I really liked Dusty’s character. I thought the author did a good job of the way he dealt with his PTSD. I also liked Kelcee a lot. I liked watching how she slowly started to trust Dusty with everything she was dealing with. I highly recommend. **I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

 

Welcome back to Eagle Ridge Ranch, and give a big Texas hello to Reece Browning! Reece is the newest member of ZQ's old team to come to the ranch for recovery after the loss of his arm. After the trauma he endured at the hands of his captors, Reece has taken to not speaking. Gina, his physical therapist, is the polar opposite. She's quite the chatterbox! In the beginning, it looks as though it bugs him that she talks non-stop, but it's really just to get him to open up. He slowly starts to open up, and you get to see what Reece may have been like before becoming a SEAL. As the story progresses, you get the backstory of Gina and Reece. You also meet Gina's daughter, Piper, who is the smartest 6-year-old you will ever meet, and she's looking for a father. While their friendship develops into a relationship, trouble is brewing. Will ZQ and his team be able to step in and avert a crisis, or will they be too late?

I had moments of frustration and moments where I literally laughed out loud. As I relived the traumas with Gina and Reece, I gained a deeper level of appreciation for the men and women in our Armed Forces. It reminds you how real PTSD is and how poorly it's being treated. I thank Ms. Davis for bringing attention to the subject.

I fell in love with the secondary characters. I found Piper to be absolutely adorable. She's reminded me of Bryce's daughter, Colleen, from A Highlander's Passion . I cannot forget Junebug and her love for Jack. It is truly hilarious. I enjoyed getting to know and (slightly) understand Ashley and everything she has been through. I'm not sure whose story I'm more looking forward to, ZQ or JJ. All I know is I can't wait!