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In the latest Mustang Ridge novel, sometimes a little change is exactly what a person needs….

Ever since striking it big on a gemstone claim in the Wyoming mountains, Sam Babcock has known luck is on his side—except when it comes to the people he loves. When he forms a surprising connection with an alluring newcomer staying at his friend Wyatt’s ranch, Sam starts to question everything he thought he knew….

Needing time and space to heal, former daredevil Danny Traveler is camping out in a valley beyond Mustang Ridge Dude Ranch. She wants to take care of herself for once—and a sexy cowboy might be just the distraction she needs. But when Danny discovers there’s much more to Sam than meets the eye, she begins to long for more than a casual fling. Can she convince the confirmed bachelor that it’s worth changing his ways for a chance at long-term happiness?

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Danny survived a traumatizing experience after a climbing event with her friends went terribly wrong. It took her months to physically heal but her mind is left reeling. Mustang Ridge is the perfect place for her to heal mentally. She slowly comes to enjoy her time with the small group of people and finds herself falling steadily in love with Sam Babcock.

Outwardly, Sam appears to have it all. He is handsome, fit and wealthy but he has his own demons to face. Everything in Sam’s life is good except that he is alone. The people he loved are dead and he fears letting someone in. Danny is slowly breaking down the walls he has carefully constructed around his heart.

I admire Danny’s struggle to find herself. She relied on her ex-boyfriend, family and friends to always have her back. After her accident, she realizes that she needs to find her own strength. Sam gave her the push and the guidance to help her stand on her own two feet. She is still a champion.

Firelight at Mustang Ridge is such a feel good romance. The small town is full of charm and beauty. It is great to re-visit the secondary characters. Krista and Wyatt are planning their wedding. They have opened their lives up to Danny and she is embracing the tight knit community.

So the book is not really big on tension and drama but Sam and Danny do have their small share of it. They learn to support and lean on each other when they need to. Danny learns to stand up to her family when they arrive on the scene. She faces her feelings for Sam and goes after what she wants. Sam finally learns that it is okay to love someone.

I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

Reviewed by Samantha
Heat Level: Sensual

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