At Love's Command by Karen WitemeyerMy rating: 💛💛💛💛
But this one thing I do,’” Matt murmured softly, “‘forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.’”
Starting this story, I have found an opening scene based on historical facts, told with compassion and giving minimal detail but still portraying the horrible events and showing regret. History exist, we can't escape it, we can't ignore it, but we can learn from it and that is what Karen Witemeyer was able to do through her main character Matthew.
True to Karen Witemeyer's work, this story included a great group of characters, a fun, dangerous and adventurous plot, characters to love, some you dislike and some you are hoping will be redeemed. I enjoyed the twist of the main lady being a doctor. Matthew and Josephine's chemistry was there from the start and their relationship developed quickly. I adored Phineas and loved the banter among the Horsemen.
Matthew was a strong and solid leading man, with his own shame and baggage to work through and sometimes not knowing his own worth. I loved how Josie was able to pull out more from him and helping us readers seeing the true Matt.
“I might not know you well, Matthew Hanger, but I’ve seen your heart. The world would be a darker place without you in it.”
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About the book:
Haunted by the horrors of war, ex-cavalry officer Matthew Hanger leads a band of mercenaries known as Hanger's Horsemen who have become legends in 1890s Texas. They defend the innocent and obtain justice for the oppressed. But when a rustler's bullet leaves one of them at death's door, they're the ones in need of saving.
Dr. Josephine Burkett is used to men taking one look at her skirts and discounting her medical skills. What she's not used to is having a man change his mind in a heartbeat and offer to assist her in surgery. Matthew Hanger's dedication to his friend during recovery earns Josephine's respect, and when she hears of her brother's abduction, he becomes her only hope for rescue.
Matt has stared down ruthless outlaws, betrayal, and injury, but when a bossy lady doctor crawls under his skin, his heart is tempted to surrender. And when she is caught in the crossfire, he may have to sacrifice everything—even his team—to save her.
Dr. Josephine Burkett is used to men taking one look at her skirts and discounting her medical skills. What she's not used to is having a man change his mind in a heartbeat and offer to assist her in surgery. Matthew Hanger's dedication to his friend during recovery earns Josephine's respect, and when she hears of her brother's abduction, he becomes her only hope for rescue.
Matt has stared down ruthless outlaws, betrayal, and injury, but when a bossy lady doctor crawls under his skin, his heart is tempted to surrender. And when she is caught in the crossfire, he may have to sacrifice everything—even his team—to save her.
About the author:
Also see: Author Discovery: Karen Witemeyer
For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Recently voted #1 Readers' Favorite Christian Romance Author by Family Fiction Magazine, Karen is a two-time winner of the ACFW Carol Award and three-time RITA® finalist. Karen is a firm believer in the power of happy endings. . . and ice cream. She is an avid cross-stitcher, and makes her home in Abilene, TX with her husband and three children.
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