Danger on the Ranch by Dana Mentink

About the book

Her child’s life is on the lineA Roughwater Ranch Cowboys story

After putting his serial killer brother in prison, former US marshal Mitch Whitehorse chooses a solitary country life—until his brother escapes. Now Mitch’s former sister-in-law, Jane Reyes, needs protection…for herself and the toddler she’s kept a secret. Mitch still isn’t sure of Jane’s innocence in his brother’s crimes, but to keep his nephew out of a killer’s grasp, trusting her is his only option.


My thoughts:

Danger on the Ranch is the first book in the Roughwater Ranch Cowboy series by Dana Mentink and as I kept reading it the word, WOW kept popping out of mouth.  I love when I have that kind of reaction to a book which I rarely do but in this case, my WOW's were justified.

There are two brothers who are as different as day and night.  Mitch is a former US Marshall who is sane and kind whereas his brother, Wade is diabolical and a menace to society.  The non strop action in this book had me engaged from beginning to end as I sat on the edge of my seat.  As much as I loved the heart pounding scenes in the book I loved the sweet, caring nature of Aunt Ginny and Uncle Gus who provided a safe haven for Jane Reyes, the former wife of Wade.  I loved the peaceful ranch setting and the wonderful characters we meet there.

Jane has been judged so unfairly which was understandable given the circumstances but through her faith she wasn't bitter but strong and filled with determination to protect her son.  I had so much respect for her.  I loved seeing the change in Mitch as he came to the realization that Jane wasn't the horrible person he thought she was.

This is easily one of the best books the author has penned and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.  Danger on the Ranch is a fast-paced, thrilling, marvelous book which is why I highly recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was under no obligation to write a review.  All opinions are my own.