Set in Sweetheart Montana, A Ranger’s Courage is all about wounded people learning to trust again. This sweet romance features two insular people, forest ranger Jake, who refuses to talk about the murder of his wife Harmony, and dog handler Sari, who refuses to talk about her past. I loved the way the dogs in this story—there are two of them, Kona and Bear—help their humans to open up to each other. As they began to unwind the story began to flow better though I did feel that these two were slightly flat as characters go. This story would, I think, have been hard to write, and I commend author Vella Munn for tackling it. I think she nearly nailed it, but for me it was a not quite there sort of a story.

RANGER'S COURAGE by Vella Munn. Unfortunately, this book didn't quite do it for me. The main characters - Jack and Sari were not believable as a couple. The trust issues were huge and I never really felt the connection. Jack is wracked with guilt and Sari hides too much for the relationship to stand a chance. I did keep reading, hoping things would change but they didn't. I did enjoy the dog and some secondary characters. (received ARC for honest review)

An emotionally charged, at times depressing story of two damaged people who found healing in each other. There were times I found the story of frustrating, but as the story wove its way to its conclusion, those frustrating parts made sense and I saw their necessity to the over all arch of the story. This has been a series well worth reading.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

Book 2 in the series. Jake and Sari have to come to terms with the past to work toward their future. Good characters and addition to this series.

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Sari has come to Montana to start over. She has spent a lot of time training her dog in search and rescue. Jake lost his wife and carries tremendous guilt. When Sari is called in to assist with the search for a teenage girl Jake starts to feel protective of her. They have an instant connection. He admires the job she does and the bond she shares with her dog. Jake makes her feel like she is enough. Can they trust each other to share their painful past? Your past can either make you stronger or keep you in a holding pattern. They have to figure out a way to move forward. Good read.

DNF 20%

Second book by this author, second in the series, that I've read and unfortunately this needs to be it for me.

I couldn't get into this book either, far too slow moving to keep my attention.

A wonderful read I really enjoyed it and recommend giving it a try it’s really enjoyable and well worth reading hope u enjoy it like I did

Ranger’s Courage is book number two in the Montana Rangers series. This is Sari Dunham and Jake Pruitt’s story.

This story was just okay for me. I liked the characters but felt the story moved too slow and just didn’t keep my attention.

I reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This is the first I've read by this author but I will be looking for the others in this series and her other books. When two people meet, both carrying loads of baggage with them, will they eventually get tired and put it down? Sari and Jake have so many internal issues from their pasts to deal with, and neither is willing to trust the other. I enjoyed the searches for the missing people in, the mountains, what a hard and terrible but often rewarding job that would be. I loved Kona, Sari's tracker dog who was an important character throughout the book. I liked the development of the relationship between Sari and Jake and hope to hear how they are going in book three.

Thanks to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for a copy in return for an honest review.

Ranger’s Legacy is the second book in the Montana Rangers series and a great follow up to Ranger’s Legacy. Emotional, engaging and intense all of this and more went into Jake and Sari story and I really enjoyed reading this one and look forward to reading more

I enjoyed this mountain rescue story and the part of Sari training her dog was so interesting.
The chemistry between Sari and Jake was so there you would have thought they would have got together so fast but the hard times they had both been through kept them hitting the breaks when things would start to get serious.
Was a real good read I would recommend, buts it’s Hunter’s story I’m really waiting for.

Ranger’s Courage is a novel about a deep, emotional journey for a couple of hurting people both trying to overcome the odds and find love. Truly a touching and moving book.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

The book was interesting with Jake and Sari meeting while they were searching for a missing hiker in the park. Sari and her dog helped find the missing girl and start off the attraction between them.

Both Jake and Sari had painful events in their past so it was hard for them to talk about these events and most of the story is their reluctance to share their past. It is not until the last chapter of the book that they final reveal their secrets. At that point their relationship seems to be moving forward and the story ends kind of quickly.

If you don't mind the wait til the end and can take the slow build up as they keep putting each other off, then you will enjoy this book. The times that they go on a search and rescue keeps the book suspenseful and gives it more drama.

I have not read the first book but this can be read as a stand alone book and if you have read the book, you will see Garret and Amber in a couple parts of the book. I am guessing the next book is about Hunter so I am looking forward to the next book coming out.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I didn’t read the first book so I found the beginning a little confusing. Once I got into the story I enjoyed it. Sari and Jake meet during a rescue mission in the mountains of Montana. Both have painful pasts that they are initially unable to share with anyone. They begin spending time together but draw back each time the other starts asking too many personal questions. Sari has trained a rescue dog and they are called upon for a second mission in this book. I was pleased when we learn both of their back stories and they break down each other’s barriers. I would like to read the rest of this series too.

Ranger’s Courage is certainly a story that will get your emotions up, but also will have you slowing down as you watch two people who obviously are attracted to each other discover what their future holds. Jake is a reclusive ranger, a man who has let his guilt from the past overtake most aspects of his life today. He’s hiding in plain sight in many ways, with his own demons ever at his side. Sari has lost herself in her work with tracking dogs, she doesn’t let anyone into her life easily. There is an almost instant attraction between them, yet it will take a while, trust, and some dealing with the past before they really have a chance at lasting happiness.

I don’t want to give the impression that this is a slow book, it’s not… the reality of this couple’s individual pasts is slow to be revealed. I enjoyed their story, got caught up in the search and rescues that they did together. Yet, I have the feeling that their romance is the happy ending for now type. Each has great difficulty in leaving the past behind and trusting that they are worth anyone caring about in the now. I feel that this couple is still growing together, and hope that we see then in the next story as they continue their journey to a truly happy ending. It’s an emotional journey, one that not everyone is strong enough to take – so I’m rooting for a great result for Jake and Sari down the road in life.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Sari and Jake meet while on a search and rescue with her dog Kono. They both have their own personal issues that they each keep close to their own hearts. When the heat begins between them they give themselves over to the passion, but still do not trust themselves to trust each other with their secrets. Having secrets is not good for their relationship. Is it even a relationship? How will this couple did a way to trust each other and make their life work together? You will have to read to find out. I definitely recommend this one! You will not be disappointed! Pick yours up today!

This is a book that deals with life circumstance and how one must deal with their past to be able to trust again.
Grief and regret overshadows Jake . Sari’s abandonment and homelessness from her past affect her ability to let anybody in. She fears that she will be judged if she shares her past.
The first rescue mission starts the romance and the lessons learned from the last brings it to bloom.

2.5☆
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Part of a series: Montana Rangers
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I look forward to reading Hunter's story.

Ranger's courage by Vella Munn, book two in the Montana Ranger's series. This is a great addition to the series with it's likable characters, great storyline and character development. I look forward to reading the next book in the series and seeing what it brings to us. I recommend this series if you enjoy romance.

The second book in the Montana Ranger Series is an intense read. Ranger's Courage by Vella Munn has two likable if troubled souls who need to rid themselves of excessive baggage that is hindering their present life or finding any true happiness in the future. Ranger Jake and dog handler, Sari meet in working conditions that quickly leads to an attraction. Early on the reader is made aware of the big problems each must overcome. Still the details are slowly revealed over the course of the story.

It is an interesting story with a unique twist concerning Jake’s late wife. One I must say I had never heard of happening quite the way it did. I had been predicting all kinds of things, but the actual event was a surprise. Also, there were similarities between Jake’s former and current love interest that I did not see happening either. All of this served to make Ranger's Courage a tender but angst love story that ends with a happy right now. Hopefully they will make an appearance in the next book in the series too.