The Rancher's Lady

A Lake Chelan Novella

De: Shirley Penick

Narrado por: Rhett Samuel Price, Alexandra Palting

A single dad, a matchmaking eight-year-old daughter, and a sexy new third grade teacher is an explosive combination in this holiday romance.

On the second anniversary of her mom’s death, eight-year-old Alyssa ditches scouts to take some time for herself to remember her mom. When her dad, Hank, finally finds her after a hectic search, she is convinced it’s time for him to remarry. And she thinks her new third grade teacher would be perfect.

Hank Jefferson is a busy rancher with three kids. Since the death of his wife two years ago, he works hard to be both mother and father. Making lunches, spending quality time with each child, and managing the house while also running his cattle ranch. He doesn’t have time for a relationship. Alyssa’s third grade teacher makes his blood heat up, but he knows it would be wrong for him to date his daughter’s teacher.

Ellen Truehart has moved to this new town in a remote location on Lake Chelan to make a fresh start. She loves both the town and her class. Her past has taught her to be cautious around men and not to trust the system. When Alyssa starts acting out in class, Ellen has no choice but to call in the smoking-hot father.

Together, they must discover what's wrong with Alyssa. Join Hank and Ellen as they explore new territory.

©2016 Shirley Smuda (P)2019 Shirley Smuda

Sweet Christmas story!

8yo Alissa lost her mom a couple of years ago...she’s especially sad without her mom as the holidays approach. Alissa dreams of her mom telling her that she’s sending her a new mom...and the little matchmaker begins! Alissa’s teacher is single and new to the school and town...she would be perfect for her dad. Between Alissa’s matchmaking efforts, and raw chemistry between Ellen and Hank, there just may be a very Merry Christmas for the lonely adults. Maybe. A creepy coworker and Ellen’s past may just get in the way of a happily ever after.
This story is short and sweet with just the right amount of heat and drama. Great job by the new-to-me narrator team.
I accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

good

Ellen is a third grade teacher and is new to town. Hank is a rancher and single dad to three kids. Ellen and hank meet because she has Hanks daughter Alyssa in her class. Alyssa is having trouble and class so the only way to find what's wrong is to work with her dad. But there is some troubles along the way. Will these two find their way to a HEA even with their own troubles and heartbreak from past loves?

Sweet story

This short story is about the rancher’s daughter trying to match make her teacher and her widowed dad together. It’s heartwarming and sweet, guaranteed to make you happy. Both narrators did an excellent job.

Review copy was received for a honest opinion.

An Emotional Romance

I enjoyed this sweet and emotional romance. I felt that this book book offered a lot of awww moments that touched your heart. I think that listeners that have suffered the same type of loss as Alyssa will really be able to connect with her thoughts, feelings and actions, The characters were likable and the story entertaining. I thought the pacing was a bit slow, but not to a disastrous extent. I would have loved for this to not just be a novella because I would have more depth and details to be added to this story. There is dual narration on this book and for me that is always a plus! I thought the narrators did a really good job.

Sweet Teacher/Rancher Romance

I was surprised that 1/3 of the POV was the 8-year-old daughter. She works to get her widower daddy together with her 3rd grade teacher.

This was light entertainment. I did not feel real depth of relationships.

loved the storyline

great book, if you get a chance to read or listen to it you should. the narration was wonderful

Sweet Story

This was a very enjoyable, sweet, emotional read. Hank is a widowed rancher. Ellen is a new to town teacher. This was my first book by this author and I will definitely be reading more. I really enjoyed Hank and Ellen's story.