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Title: The Rancher

Subtitle: Redbourne Series, Book One - Cole's Story

Author: Kelli Ann Morgan

Narrator: Troy Duran

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-06-13

Publisher: Kelli Ann Morgan

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 174 votes

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

This Western Historical Romance is set in Colorado 1876.

The deal was to share her ranch, not her heart....

Abby McCallister can ride and shoot better than any man she's ever met, but when the threat of losing her ranch forces her to find a husband, she is unprepared for the mysterious stranger who takes her hand and evokes in her a sudden desire to be a lady fit for his arm.

He'd sworn to protect her. He couldn't do that if she married someone else....

Cole Redbourne, immersed in guilt over the accident that claimed his best friend, discovers there was nothing accidental about it. When he sets out for Silver Falls, Colorado, to fulfill his friend's dying wish and to flush out his killer, the last thing he expected was to find hope again disguised as his impromptu bride.

Members Reviews:

Great beginning to a series....I hope!

This is a historical western romance novel just in case that is an issue for anyone. It wasn't for me but I missed that info at the time of purchase. The story was good. A couple of twists and turns keeps you guessing and all the characters were very likable.

Cole's Story is the first in what I assume will be a series. He is the youngest of seven brothers. All totally hot and I can't wait to meet them.

I'm getting to where I do more research on the narrator because that is such a huge factor in how I feel about the characters. The story can be great and have strong characters but if the narrator stinks and makes them sound horrible then its really hard to get past it. That said, Troy Duran is AWESOME!!!!!! He makes the big studly cowboys come to life and all the secondary characters become exactly who they need to be. He also does a great job with his female characters. Everyone was very believable and paired with a good story makes this a really good book.

I will definitely buy the rest of the series especially is Duran continues to be the narrator.

Good story. Christian based. Clean; suspenseful.

Where does The Rancher rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Very good story. Clean.

What did you like best about this story?

The interaction between the hero and heroine.

Which character as performed by Troy Duran was your favorite?

Cole and his brothers.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

there were several parts that made me laugh. Several suspenseful parts.

An excellent listen.

I downloaded this book with some trepidation since the author was new to me. I'm glad I took the chance. I truly enjoyed the listen and headed straight back to Audible to look for additons to the series. If you enjoy historic western romance this is a 'must have'. I can't wait for the next in the series and have queued Keli Ann Morgan as an author I'm going follow.

great story

Where does The Rancher rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

The Rancher is by far one of my favorites.

What did you like best about this story?

Good story/mystery without a lot of trash.

Unusual twists kept my attention. Awaiting #2.

Not your typical twists. Not your typical book. This author has penned this book well. The characters have self esteem issues, and are not over the top on self pity either. I look forward to getting the rest of the Redbourne Series.