An entertaining mystery that is a top notch story too, double for your money. A great back story set in a community of characters that fit together well, most of them anyway. As this young woman is preparing for her wedding day, she makes a last minute trip to a famous bull sale, she's always wanted to attend one, when she is attacked and her truck and gear stolen. But worse, they took her dog! We all know this means war.....
This may be the 3rd in the Horseshoer Mystery series, but it was an excellent stand alone read. Full of give and take among the characters that will leave you surprised when the reveal exposes one of the last people you'd suspect and a determined, well rounded main character, this series is a winner.

Forging Fire by Lisa Preston is the third in the Rainy Dale series and the books just get better and better. The characters in these books are not your run of the mill cozy protagonists which makes them so fun to read about. I will be looking forward to the next, and the next and on.

Forging Fire by Lisa Preston
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This is actually the third installment in this mystery series! I'm definitely reading 1 & 2 InshaAllah

There were lots of characters but they were well explained. The setting, mystery figuring out who the killer was, was amazing. I loved the detective vibe and how Rainy was soo eager to solve the mystery. The other characters also kinda complimented her in a way. I highly recommend this to mystery lovers.

Thank you Netgalley, Skyhorse publishing and Lisa Preston for this ARC copy

Easy to read. It’s about a horseshoer that gots more than an chance to show her working dog in action. Fast paced, with characters that will keep you on your toes. With a few twist and turns that made for an interesting story.

Forging Fire by Lisa Preston
Horseshoer Mystery Series #3

Rainy Day is back to solve another murder mystery. Thinking she can do a favor for a friend she heads off to the Black Bluff bull sales hoping to see the place and check off one item on her bucket list. Little does she know that she will face losing more than time on the road and away from home.

What I liked:
* Rainy: strong, independent, horseshoer working in what is usually considered a man’s jobtrade. Willing to help others, eager to solve mysteries, loves her Guy, and adores Charley, her herding dog. Sometimes I did question her choices, though.
* Guy: Rainy’s fiancé doesn’t get much page time but is devoted to Rainy. He is more than capable in the kitchen and ready to do what it takes to keep Rainy safe.
* Charley: rescued at the side of the road a couple years before, loves Rainy, is friendly, and loves to herd animals (and humans?). More of his backstory comes out in this book.
* The plot and writing.
* That I did not know who the culprits were till very near the end.
* Being reminded that good people can also have a darker side.
* Knowing that there is a book four to look forward to.
* Also…going off to search for a “shoeless Joe” definition and finding myself reading about donkeys, mules, various hybrids and crosses and all the names they are given as well as how they vary.

What I did not like:
* The bad guys and just how bad they were
* Having to say goodbye to the characters till the next book is ready to be read.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4.5 Stars

I gotta love a mystery where Charlie the dog knows the answer to the question of who stole Rainy's truck and assaulted her. This should be a happy time for her- she's getting married, her business as a horseshoer is going well, and she's at an event she's wanted to attend. Someone doesn't want her there, though, and trouble lies ahead. No spoilers from me but this one isn't too complicated so you might figure out the solution- but keep reading for the characters and setting. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC. This is the third in a series but it was fine as a standalone.and now I'm going to look for the next one.

Mystery and murder mix in this tale set in the ranching world. The best character was the dog. An easy read.

Like the last book, it's a little slow in the middle, but I like this book a lot. I love the language (there are some funny misunderstandings at the police station), and the characters seem very real.

I didn't like this 3rd in the series as well as I liked the first 2 books.....I felt it was a bit clustered with characters & I kind of had a hard time with the 'believe-ability' of the story. I thought the 1st books allowed for more realistic happenings(?), & that with this one.....I just wasn't feeling the same vibes?! She does continue to show that she knows her way around a ranch/rural setting, in description & jargon, & I like that aspect. I will continue to watch for her 4th in the series, which she advertised at the end of this one......so I'd think that offers some positivity!
I received this e-ARC from Skyhorse Publishing/Arcade Crimewise via NetGalley, in return for offering to read it & post my own fair & honest review. These opinions are truly my own.

This is a great series from Lisa Preston and I am looking forward to reading more as I just love the development of the characters. Excellent.👏👏👏