Jenna's Cowboy by Sharon Gillenwater

Can you ever get a second chance at your first love?

Jenna Callahan Colby thought she was content. A partner on her father's successful ranch, she is surrounded by family and friends. But she never expected to see Nate Langley back in town--the first guy she ever noticed, the one her father sent away all those years ago.

And she never thought the attraction they felt would be as strong as ever.

Jenna's cowboy has some healing of his own to do, though, after two tours of duty in the armed forces. With the help of good friends, strong faith, and a loving family, he hopes to put the horrors of the past behind him--and become the man Jenna deserves.

I don't read many books that are 100% romance, but I have read books by Sharon Gillenwater before, back in the 90's, and enjoyed them, so I snagged this to review, and was not disappointed.

As far as romance books go, it is a great story, good plot, likable characters, but the author also takes a look at post traumatic stress disorder in men returning from war. The hero of the story, Nate Langley, is one of those. Returning from the war in Iraq, he is trying to have a normal life while battling his own personal war. I enjoyed the book, and also appreciated the author giving a look into what some of our soldiers go through after fighting for our country. And don't get me wrong, this is not an anti-war/anti-military book - far from it.

This is the first book in the Callahans of Texas Series. If you enjoy a good Christian romance, check out Jenna's Cowboy by Sharon Gillenwater.

About the author:

Sharon Gillenwater was born and raised in west Texas, and loves to write about her native state. The author of ten novels, she is a member of ACFW and Romance Writers of America. When she's not writing, she and her husband enjoy spending time with their son, daughter-in-law, and adorable grandson.

Available January 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group

Thanks to Donna from Revell for the review copy.