Book Review: Betting on Hope

Betting on Hope (Thomas Nelson, February 2015)

A bet gone wrong. A small town’s meddling. And a cowboy intent on saving his ranch.
 
Maggie Hope is an advice columnist whose background leaves her with little advice to give . . . and it’s beginning to show. When Maggie fills in at an interview with champion horse trainer Tru Monahan, the on-camera chemistry between them is undeniable. Maggie’s bosses know this is the opportunity she’s been looking for to launch her career—and their bank accounts. In order to save her column, Maggie takes Tru up on the bet that he can teach her to ride a quick-stepping cutting horse like any cowgirl, despite the fact that she has never been on a horse. And in the meantime, she can get the scoop on the man under the cowboy hat.

Tru has been on the competition circuit for longer than he’d like, but he knows it’s the only way he can afford to keep the Four of Hearts Ranch that means so much to his ailing grandfather. So when his sponsors see the opportunity for Tru’s fans to get to know the star on a more intimate level, he knows he must oblige. To his dismay, Maggie not only invades his small town of Wishing Springs, but she also invades his heart, and that is something he cannot let any woman do—for her own good.

In Wishing Springs, Maggie finds what she has always been looking for: a community and a home. But when her past catches up to her, it threatens everything, even the tender hope that this town holds all of her heart’s desires.

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MY THOUGHTS
This book was a fun change from the 'norm'.  Tru, a rough and tough cowboy meets up with soft, unsure Maggie and both of their worlds get turned upside down.  Problem is, neither one of them appreciate it, but they have to agree to it.  That of course leads to quite the chain of events.

Tru, being someone who has been in the papers a lot...tends to have a great distrust for reporters.

Maggie might be clumsy, but she's tough...and it's a good thing.

These two 'characters' will take you on a ride, a real ride on horseback, as well as an emotional one as they not only figure themselves out, but each other as well!

Fun, easy read!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for review from Litfuse Publicity